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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.61, 3,543.08 and 2,351.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.61, 3,543.08 and 2,351.79 is: 3,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.61 : 3,543.08 = 2,351.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.61/3,543.08 = 2,351.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.61x = 3,543.08 × 2,351.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.61x = 8,332,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,332,580.11/2,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.84

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