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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.20, 2,042.55 and 1,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.20, 2,042.55 and 1,361.70 is: 2,037.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.20 : 2,042.55 = 1,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.20/2,042.55 = 1,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.20x = 2,042.55 × 1,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.20x = 2,781,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,340.34/1,365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.32

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