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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.20, 3,809.52 and 2,353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.20, 3,809.52 and 2,353.44 is: 3,530.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.20 : 3,809.52 = 2,353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.20/3,809.52 = 2,353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.20x = 3,809.52 × 2,353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.20x = 8,965,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965,476.75/2,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.83

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