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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.74, 2,058.38 and 1,361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.74, 2,058.38 and 1,361.32 is: 2,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.74 : 2,058.38 = 1,361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.74/2,058.38 = 1,361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.74x = 2,058.38 × 1,361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.74x = 2,802,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,113.86/1,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.74

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