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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.80, 3,541.20 and 2,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.80, 3,541.20 and 2,344.60 is: 3,516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.80 : 3,541.20 = 2,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.80/3,541.20 = 2,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.80x = 3,541.20 × 2,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.80x = 8,302,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302,697.52/2,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.90

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