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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.88, 3,535.92 and 2,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.88, 3,535.92 and 2,261.52 is: 3,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.88 : 3,535.92 = 2,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.88/3,535.92 = 2,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.88x = 3,535.92 × 2,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.88x = 7,996,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,996,553.80/2,360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.11

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