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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.60, 3,257.63 and 1,365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.60, 3,257.63 and 1,365.96 is: 1,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.60 : 3,257.63 = 1,365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.60/3,257.63 = 1,365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.60x = 3,257.63 × 1,365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.60x = 4,449,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,782.98/2,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.02

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