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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.52, 3,500.40 and 1,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.52, 3,500.40 and 1,360.52 is: 2,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.52 : 3,500.40 = 1,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.52/3,500.40 = 1,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.52x = 3,500.40 × 1,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.52x = 4,762,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,364.21/2,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.72

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