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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.59, 3,656.91 and 2,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.59, 3,656.91 and 2,359.60 is: 3,534.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.59 : 3,656.91 = 2,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.59/3,656.91 = 2,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.59x = 3,656.91 × 2,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.59x = 8,628,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,844.84/2,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.11

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