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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.26, 3,258.12 and 1,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.26, 3,258.12 and 1,575.64 is: 2,175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.26 : 3,258.12 = 1,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.26/3,258.12 = 1,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.26x = 3,258.12 × 1,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.26x = 5,133,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,624.20/2,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.02

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