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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.39, 3,542.07 and 822.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.39, 3,542.07 and 822.39 is: 1,233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.39 : 3,542.07 = 822.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.39/3,542.07 = 822.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.39x = 3,542.07 × 822.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.39x = 2,912,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,962.95/2,361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.58

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