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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.28, 3,257.46 and 1,651.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.28, 3,257.46 and 1,651.44 is: 2,279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.28 : 3,257.46 = 1,651.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.28/3,257.46 = 1,651.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.28x = 3,257.46 × 1,651.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.28x = 5,379,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,499.74/2,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.18

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