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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.92, 3,261.60 and 2,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.92, 3,261.60 and 2,087.52 is: 2,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.92 : 3,261.60 = 2,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.92/3,261.60 = 2,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.92x = 3,261.60 × 2,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.92x = 6,808,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,808,655.23/2,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.80

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