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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.01, 2,042.68 and 1,350.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.01, 2,042.68 and 1,350.79 is: 2,027.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.01 : 2,042.68 = 1,350.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.01/2,042.68 = 1,350.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.01x = 2,042.68 × 1,350.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.01x = 2,759,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,221.50/1,361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.33

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