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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.36, 3,542.09 and 2,051.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.36, 3,542.09 and 2,051.75 is: 3,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.36 : 3,542.09 = 2,051.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.36/3,542.09 = 2,051.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.36x = 3,542.09 × 2,051.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.36x = 7,267,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,455.19/2,360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.97

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