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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.21, 3,533.55 and 1,967.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.21, 3,533.55 and 1,967.55 is: 2,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.21 : 3,533.55 = 1,967.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.21/3,533.55 = 1,967.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.21x = 3,533.55 × 1,967.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.21x = 6,952,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,436.30/2,361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.44

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