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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.36, 3,253.08 and 1,860.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.36, 3,253.08 and 1,860.12 is: 2,565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.36 : 3,253.08 = 1,860.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.36/3,253.08 = 1,860.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.36x = 3,253.08 × 1,860.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.36x = 6,051,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,119.17/2,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.82

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