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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.49, 3,254.26 and 1,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.49, 3,254.26 and 1,960.72 is: 2,703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.49 : 3,254.26 = 1,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.49/3,254.26 = 1,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.49x = 3,254.26 × 1,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.49x = 6,380,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,380,692.67/2,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.12

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