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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.27, 3,557.90 and 1,959.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.27, 3,557.90 and 1,959.41 is: 2,952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.27 : 3,557.90 = 1,959.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.27/3,557.90 = 1,959.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.27x = 3,557.90 × 1,959.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.27x = 6,971,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971,384.84/2,361.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.39

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