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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.05, 3,540.07 and 605.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.05, 3,540.07 and 605.06 is: 907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.05 : 3,540.07 = 605.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.05/3,540.07 = 605.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.05x = 3,540.07 × 605.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.05x = 2,141,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,951.09/2,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.59

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