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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.52, 3,541.50 and 1,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.52, 3,541.50 and 1,703.88 is: 2,556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.52 : 3,541.50 = 1,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.52/3,541.50 = 1,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.52x = 3,541.50 × 1,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.52x = 6,034,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034,291.02/2,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.34

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