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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.20, 3,250.48 and 2,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.20, 3,250.48 and 2,309.20 is: 3,180.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.20 : 3,250.48 = 2,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.20/3,250.48 = 2,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.20x = 3,250.48 × 2,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.20x = 7,506,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,506,008.42/2,360.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.24

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