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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.79, 3,503.70 and 1,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.79, 3,503.70 and 1,361.27 is: 2,041.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.79 : 3,503.70 = 1,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.79/3,503.70 = 1,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.79x = 3,503.70 × 1,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.79x = 4,769,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,464.18/2,335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.91

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