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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.38, 3,521.45 and 2,070.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.38, 3,521.45 and 2,070.23 is: 3,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.38 : 3,521.45 = 2,070.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.38/3,521.45 = 2,070.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.38x = 3,521.45 × 2,070.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.38x = 7,290,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,211.43/2,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.27

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