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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.76, 5,343.71 and 2,393.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.76, 5,343.71 and 2,393.01 is: 3,591.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.76 : 5,343.71 = 2,393.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.76/5,343.71 = 2,393.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.76x = 5,343.71 × 2,393.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.76x = 12,787,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,539.50/3,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.24

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