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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.27, 3,556.40 and 1,958.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.27, 3,556.40 and 1,958.41 is: 2,950.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.27 : 3,556.40 = 1,958.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.27/3,556.40 = 1,958.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.27x = 3,556.40 × 1,958.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.27x = 6,964,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,879.53/2,360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.88

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