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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.75, 3,541.59 and 1,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.75, 3,541.59 and 1,322.22 is: 1,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.75 : 3,541.59 = 1,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.75/3,541.59 = 1,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.75x = 3,541.59 × 1,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.75x = 4,682,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,754.52/2,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.59

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