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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.24, 3,539.09 and 1,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.24, 3,539.09 and 1,266.39 is: 1,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.24 : 3,539.09 = 1,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.24/3,539.09 = 1,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.24x = 3,539.09 × 1,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.24x = 4,481,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,871.35/2,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.10

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