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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.91, 5,259.99 and 2,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.91, 5,259.99 and 2,391.70 is: 3,589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.91 : 5,259.99 = 2,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.91/5,259.99 = 2,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.91x = 5,259.99 × 2,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.91x = 12,580,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,318.08/3,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.34

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