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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.14, 3,253.62 and 1,612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.14, 3,253.62 and 1,612.91 is: 2,223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.14 : 3,253.62 = 1,612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.14/3,253.62 = 1,612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.14x = 3,253.62 × 1,612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.14x = 5,247,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,801.34/2,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.52

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