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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.60, 4,515.84 and 2,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.60, 4,515.84 and 2,361.60 is: 3,543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.60 : 4,515.84 = 2,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.60/4,515.84 = 2,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.60x = 4,515.84 × 2,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.60x = 10,664,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,664,607.74/3,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.53

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