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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672.20, 4,010.60 and 2,360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672.20, 4,010.60 and 2,360.81 is: 3,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672.20 : 4,010.60 = 2,360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672.20/4,010.60 = 2,360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672.20x = 4,010.60 × 2,360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672.20x = 9,468,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,259.53/2,672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.25

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