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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.62, 3,249.74 and 1,770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.62, 3,249.74 and 1,770.13 is: 2,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.62 : 3,249.74 = 1,770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.62/3,249.74 = 1,770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.62x = 3,249.74 × 1,770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.62x = 5,752,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752,458.57/2,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.84

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