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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.61, 3,539.36 and 1,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.61, 3,539.36 and 1,322.15 is: 1,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.61 : 3,539.36 = 1,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.61/3,539.36 = 1,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.61x = 3,539.36 × 1,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.61x = 4,679,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,550.43/2,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.35

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