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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.59, 3,907.99 and 2,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.59, 3,907.99 and 2,363.56 is: 3,257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.59 : 3,907.99 = 2,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.59/3,907.99 = 2,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.59x = 3,907.99 × 2,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.59x = 9,236,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,236,768.84/2,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.44

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