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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.32, 3,256.92 and 1,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.32, 3,256.92 and 1,415.84 is: 1,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.32 : 3,256.92 = 1,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.32/3,256.92 = 1,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.32x = 3,256.92 × 1,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.32x = 4,611,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,277.61/2,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.67

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