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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.56, 3,258.45 and 2,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.56, 3,258.45 and 2,027.65 is: 2,798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.56 : 3,258.45 = 2,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.56/3,258.45 = 2,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.56x = 3,258.45 × 2,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.56x = 6,606,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,996.14/2,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.91

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