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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947.30, 4,421.00 and 2,359.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947.30, 4,421.00 and 2,359.58 is: 3,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947.30 : 4,421.00 = 2,359.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947.30/4,421.00 = 2,359.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947.30x = 4,421.00 × 2,359.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947.30x = 10,431,669.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,669.28/2,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.40

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