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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.22, 3,249.70 and 2,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.22, 3,249.70 and 2,005.44 is: 2,761.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.22 : 3,249.70 = 2,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.22/3,249.70 = 2,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.22x = 3,249.70 × 2,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.22x = 6,517,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,517,078.37/2,360.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.22

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