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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.28, 3,552.27 and 1,778.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.28, 3,552.27 and 1,778.29 is: 2,676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.28 : 3,552.27 = 1,778.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.28/3,552.27 = 1,778.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.28x = 3,552.27 × 1,778.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.28x = 6,316,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316,966.22/2,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.36

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