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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.30, 4,270.91 and 2,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.30, 4,270.91 and 2,359.32 is: 3,538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.30 : 4,270.91 = 2,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.30/4,270.91 = 2,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.30x = 4,270.91 × 2,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.30x = 10,076,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076,456.45/2,847.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.96

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