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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.62, 4,508.46 and 2,360.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.62, 4,508.46 and 2,360.45 is: 3,540.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.62 : 4,508.46 = 2,360.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.62/4,508.46 = 2,360.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.62x = 4,508.46 × 2,360.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.62x = 10,642,005.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,642,005.68/3,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.71

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