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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.06, 3,529.71 and 2,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.06, 3,529.71 and 2,350.08 is: 3,241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.06 : 3,529.71 = 2,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.06/3,529.71 = 2,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.06x = 3,529.71 × 2,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.06x = 8,295,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,295,100.88/2,559.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.46

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