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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.12, 3,257.34 and 1,365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.12, 3,257.34 and 1,365.44 is: 1,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.12 : 3,257.34 = 1,365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.12/3,257.34 = 1,365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.12x = 3,257.34 × 1,365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.12x = 4,447,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,702.33/2,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.52

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