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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.06, 3,542.67 and 1,207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.06, 3,542.67 and 1,207.62 is: 1,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.06 : 3,542.67 = 1,207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.06/3,542.67 = 1,207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.06x = 3,542.67 × 1,207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.06x = 4,278,199.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,199.15/2,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.98

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