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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.85, 3,257.40 and 1,365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.85, 3,257.40 and 1,365.93 is: 1,884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.85 : 3,257.40 = 1,365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.85/3,257.40 = 1,365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.85x = 3,257.40 × 1,365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.85x = 4,449,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,380.38/2,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.65

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