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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.01, 3,540.01 and 1,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.01, 3,540.01 and 1,060.56 is: 1,590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.01 : 3,540.01 = 1,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.01/3,540.01 = 1,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.01x = 3,540.01 × 1,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.01x = 3,754,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,754,399.20/2,360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.84

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