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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.62, 3,257.29 and 1,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.62, 3,257.29 and 1,365.72 is: 1,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.62 : 3,257.29 = 1,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.62/3,257.29 = 1,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.62x = 3,257.29 × 1,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.62x = 4,448,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,546.10/2,360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.48

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