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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.64, 4,211.94 and 2,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.64, 4,211.94 and 2,359.40 is: 3,258.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.64 : 4,211.94 = 2,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.64/4,211.94 = 2,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.64x = 4,211.94 × 2,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.64x = 9,937,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,937,651.24/3,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.63

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