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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.54, 3,559.98 and 2,102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.54, 3,559.98 and 2,102.52 is: 3,145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.54 : 3,559.98 = 2,102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.54/3,559.98 = 2,102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.54x = 3,559.98 × 2,102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.54x = 7,484,929.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,929.15/2,379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.54

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