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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.40, 3,533.70 and 2,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.40, 3,533.70 and 2,056.60 is: 3,077.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.40 : 3,533.70 = 2,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.40/3,533.70 = 2,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.40x = 3,533.70 × 2,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.40x = 7,267,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,407.42/2,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.58

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