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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.18, 3,539.79 and 1,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.18, 3,539.79 and 1,044.72 is: 1,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.18 : 3,539.79 = 1,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.18/3,539.79 = 1,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.18x = 3,539.79 × 1,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.18x = 3,698,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,089.41/2,361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.20

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