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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.70, 2,046.60 and 1,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.70, 2,046.60 and 1,337.40 is: 2,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.70 : 2,046.60 = 1,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.70/2,046.60 = 1,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.70x = 2,046.60 × 1,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.70x = 2,737,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,122.84/1,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.08

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