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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.50, 3,252.30 and 1,760.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.50, 3,252.30 and 1,760.44 is: 2,425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.50 : 3,252.30 = 1,760.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.50/3,252.30 = 1,760.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.50x = 3,252.30 × 1,760.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.50x = 5,725,479.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,479.01/2,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.54

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