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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.70, 3,253.98 and 1,604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.70, 3,253.98 and 1,604.26 is: 2,211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.70 : 3,253.98 = 1,604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.70/3,253.98 = 1,604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.70x = 3,253.98 × 1,604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.70x = 5,220,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,220,229.95/2,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.31

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