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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.10, 3,539.32 and 1,045.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.10, 3,539.32 and 1,045.57 is: 1,567.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.10 : 3,539.32 = 1,045.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.10/3,539.32 = 1,045.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.10x = 3,539.32 × 1,045.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.10x = 3,700,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,606.81/2,361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.32

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