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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.26, 3,520.47 and 2,049.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.26, 3,520.47 and 2,049.67 is: 3,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.26 : 3,520.47 = 2,049.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.26/3,520.47 = 2,049.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.26x = 3,520.47 × 2,049.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.26x = 7,215,800.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,215,800.63/2,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.21

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