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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,507.59, 5,265.98 and 2,345.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,507.59, 5,265.98 and 2,345.06 is: 3,520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,507.59 : 5,265.98 = 2,345.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,507.59/5,265.98 = 2,345.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,507.59x = 5,265.98 × 2,345.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,507.59x = 12,349,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,349,001.00/3,507.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.66

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