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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.25, 3,251.96 and 1,760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.25, 3,251.96 and 1,760.19 is: 2,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.25 : 3,251.96 = 1,760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.25/3,251.96 = 1,760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.25x = 3,251.96 × 1,760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.25x = 5,724,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,058.67/2,360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.19

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