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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.80, 4,059.90 and 2,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.80, 4,059.90 and 2,352.60 is: 3,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.80 : 4,059.90 = 2,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.80/4,059.90 = 2,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.80x = 4,059.90 × 2,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.80x = 9,551,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,320.74/2,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.54

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