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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.32, 3,256.14 and 1,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.32, 3,256.14 and 1,415.68 is: 1,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.32 : 3,256.14 = 1,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.32/3,256.14 = 1,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.32x = 3,256.14 × 1,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.32x = 4,609,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,652.28/2,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.98

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