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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.73, 3,541.55 and 1,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.73, 3,541.55 and 1,266.32 is: 1,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.73 : 3,541.55 = 1,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.73/3,541.55 = 1,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.73x = 3,541.55 × 1,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.73x = 4,484,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,711.56/2,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.71

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