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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.12, 3,525.60 and 2,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.12, 3,525.60 and 2,112.72 is: 3,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.12 : 3,525.60 = 2,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.12/3,525.60 = 2,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.12x = 3,525.60 × 2,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.12x = 7,448,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,448,605.63/2,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.69

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