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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,061.11, 2,841.36 and 1,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,061.11, 2,841.36 and 1,361.27 is: 1,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,061.11 : 2,841.36 = 1,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,061.11/2,841.36 = 1,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,061.11x = 2,841.36 × 1,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,061.11x = 3,867,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,858.13/2,061.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.59

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