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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.59, 3,260.93 and 2,236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.59, 3,260.93 and 2,236.03 is: 3,088.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.59 : 3,260.93 = 2,236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.59/3,260.93 = 2,236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.59x = 3,260.93 × 2,236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.59x = 7,291,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,537.31/2,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.86

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