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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.47, 3,539.32 and 1,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.47, 3,539.32 and 1,061.51 is: 1,590.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.47 : 3,539.32 = 1,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.47/3,539.32 = 1,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.47x = 3,539.32 × 1,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.47x = 3,757,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,003.22/2,361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.96

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