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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.39, 3,521.46 and 2,070.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.39, 3,521.46 and 2,070.24 is: 3,087.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.39 : 3,521.46 = 2,070.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.39/3,521.46 = 2,070.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.39x = 3,521.46 × 2,070.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.39x = 7,290,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,267.35/2,361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.28

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