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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.52, 3,540.72 and 1,128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.52, 3,540.72 and 1,128.80 is: 1,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.52 : 3,540.72 = 1,128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.52/3,540.72 = 1,128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.52x = 3,540.72 × 1,128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.52x = 3,996,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,764.74/2,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.17

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