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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.37, 4,112.59 and 2,351.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.37, 4,112.59 and 2,351.86 is: 3,530.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.37 : 4,112.59 = 2,351.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.37/4,112.59 = 2,351.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.37x = 4,112.59 × 2,351.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.37x = 9,672,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672,235.92/2,739.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.82

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