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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.70, 3,545.82 and 1,386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.70, 3,545.82 and 1,386.18 is: 2,082.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.70 : 3,545.82 = 1,386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.70/3,545.82 = 1,386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.70x = 3,545.82 × 1,386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.70x = 4,915,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,144.77/2,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.07

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