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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.58, 3,250.17 and 2,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.58, 3,250.17 and 2,005.80 is: 2,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.58 : 3,250.17 = 2,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.58/3,250.17 = 2,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.58x = 3,250.17 × 2,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.58x = 6,519,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,519,190.99/2,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.69

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