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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.24, 3,537.63 and 1,320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.24, 3,537.63 and 1,320.03 is: 1,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.24 : 3,537.63 = 1,320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.24/3,537.63 = 1,320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.24x = 3,537.63 × 1,320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.24x = 4,669,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,777.73/2,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.68

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