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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.33, 3,685.85 and 1,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.33, 3,685.85 and 1,360.55 is: 2,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.33 : 3,685.85 = 1,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.33/3,685.85 = 1,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.33x = 3,685.85 × 1,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.33x = 5,014,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,777.65/2,456.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.58

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