Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.12, 3,540 and 605.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,360.12, 3,540 and 605.12 is: 907.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,360.12 : 3,540 = 605.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,360.12/3,540 = 605.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,360.12x = 3,540 × 605.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,360.12x = 2,142,124.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,142,124.80/2,360.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907.63
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