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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.73, 3,540.58 and 1,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.73, 3,540.58 and 1,432.96 is: 2,149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.73 : 3,540.58 = 1,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.73/3,540.58 = 1,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.73x = 3,540.58 × 1,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.73x = 5,073,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,509.52/2,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.13

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