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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.05, 3,538.72 and 2,093.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.05, 3,538.72 and 2,093.56 is: 3,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.05 : 3,538.72 = 2,093.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.05/3,538.72 = 2,093.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.05x = 3,538.72 × 2,093.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.05x = 7,408,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,408,522.64/2,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.14

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