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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.04, 3,538.68 and 1,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.04, 3,538.68 and 1,060.24 is: 1,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.04 : 3,538.68 = 1,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.04/3,538.68 = 1,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.04x = 3,538.68 × 1,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.04x = 3,751,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,850.08/2,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.74

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