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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.23, 3,540.80 and 1,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.23, 3,540.80 and 1,265.82 is: 1,898.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.23 : 3,540.80 = 1,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.23/3,540.80 = 1,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.23x = 3,540.80 × 1,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.23x = 4,482,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,015.46/2,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.97

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