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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.30, 4,089.23 and 2,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.30, 4,089.23 and 2,533.84 is: 3,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.30 : 4,089.23 = 2,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.30/4,089.23 = 2,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.30x = 4,089.23 × 2,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.30x = 10,361,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361,454.54/2,959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.32

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