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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.04, 3,540.51 and 954.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.04, 3,540.51 and 954.57 is: 1,432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.04 : 3,540.51 = 954.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.04/3,540.51 = 954.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.04x = 3,540.51 × 954.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.04x = 3,379,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,664.63/2,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.04

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