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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.79, 5,635.91 and 2,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.79, 5,635.91 and 2,359.60 is: 3,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.79 : 5,635.91 = 2,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.79/5,635.91 = 2,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.79x = 5,635.91 × 2,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.79x = 13,298,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,298,493.24/4,083.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.41

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