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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.35, 3,540.49 and 1,321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.35, 3,540.49 and 1,321.47 is: 1,981.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.35 : 3,540.49 = 1,321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.35/3,540.49 = 1,321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.35x = 3,540.49 × 1,321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.35x = 4,678,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,644.71/2,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.34

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