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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.78, 3,534.32 and 2,110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.78, 3,534.32 and 2,110.64 is: 3,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.78 : 3,534.32 = 2,110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.78/3,534.32 = 2,110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.78x = 3,534.32 × 2,110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.78x = 7,459,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459,664.77/2,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.84

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