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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.59, 3,460.05 and 2,352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.59, 3,460.05 and 2,352.13 is: 3,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.59 : 3,460.05 = 2,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.59/3,460.05 = 2,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.59x = 3,460.05 × 2,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.59x = 8,138,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,487.41/2,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.09

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