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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.82, 3,121.62 and 1,365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.82, 3,121.62 and 1,365.61 is: 1,884.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.82 : 3,121.62 = 1,365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.82/3,121.62 = 1,365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.82x = 3,121.62 × 1,365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.82x = 4,262,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,893.05/2,261.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.72

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