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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.76, 4,259.62 and 1,359.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.76, 4,259.62 and 1,359.66 is: 2,040.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.76 : 4,259.62 = 1,359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.76/4,259.62 = 1,359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.76x = 4,259.62 × 1,359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.76x = 5,791,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791,634.93/2,838.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.20

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