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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.54, 3,959.36 and 2,341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.54, 3,959.36 and 2,341.19 is: 3,494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.54 : 3,959.36 = 2,341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.54/3,959.36 = 2,341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.54x = 3,959.36 × 2,341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.54x = 9,269,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269,614.04/2,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.62

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