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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.09, 3,540.24 and 1,175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.09, 3,540.24 and 1,175.27 is: 1,762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.09 : 3,540.24 = 1,175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.09/3,540.24 = 1,175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.09x = 3,540.24 × 1,175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.09x = 4,160,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,720.16/2,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.95

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