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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.49, 3,539.80 and 1,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.49, 3,539.80 and 1,265.56 is: 1,897.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.49 : 3,539.80 = 1,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.49/3,539.80 = 1,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.49x = 3,539.80 × 1,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.49x = 4,479,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,829.29/2,361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.04

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