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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.59, 3,541.02 and 1,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.59, 3,541.02 and 1,265.74 is: 1,898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.59 : 3,541.02 = 1,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.59/3,541.02 = 1,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.59x = 3,541.02 × 1,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.59x = 4,482,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,010.65/2,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.68

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