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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.04, 3,253.86 and 1,571.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.04, 3,253.86 and 1,571.88 is: 2,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.04 : 3,253.86 = 1,571.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.04/3,253.86 = 1,571.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.04x = 3,253.86 × 1,571.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.04x = 5,114,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,677.46/2,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.20

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