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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.09, 3,540.17 and 1,025.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.09, 3,540.17 and 1,025.58 is: 1,538.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.09 : 3,540.17 = 1,025.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.09/3,540.17 = 1,025.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.09x = 3,540.17 × 1,025.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.09x = 3,630,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,727.55/2,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.39

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