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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.60, 3,259.98 and 1,945.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.60, 3,259.98 and 1,945.07 is: 2,686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.60 : 3,259.98 = 1,945.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.60/3,259.98 = 1,945.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.60x = 3,259.98 × 1,945.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.60x = 6,340,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,340,889.30/2,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.13

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