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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.66, 3,685.86 and 2,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.66, 3,685.86 and 2,360.46 is: 3,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.66 : 3,685.86 = 2,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.66/3,685.86 = 2,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.66x = 3,685.86 × 2,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.66x = 8,700,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,700,325.10/2,673.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.09

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