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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.40, 3,523.11 and 2,083.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.40, 3,523.11 and 2,083.65 is: 3,110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.40 : 3,523.11 = 2,083.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.40/3,523.11 = 2,083.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.40x = 3,523.11 × 2,083.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.40x = 7,340,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340,928.15/2,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.04

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