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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.56, 3,535.98 and 1,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.56, 3,535.98 and 1,895.80 is: 2,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.56 : 3,535.98 = 1,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.56/3,535.98 = 1,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.56x = 3,535.98 × 1,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.56x = 6,703,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703,510.88/2,360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.80

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