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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.44, 3,261.06 and 2,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.44, 3,261.06 and 2,196.52 is: 3,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.44 : 3,261.06 = 2,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.44/3,261.06 = 2,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.44x = 3,261.06 × 2,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.44x = 7,162,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,983.51/2,360.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.60

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