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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.52, 3,263.40 and 1,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.52, 3,263.40 and 1,771.04 is: 2,447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.52 : 3,263.40 = 1,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.52/3,263.40 = 1,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.52x = 3,263.40 × 1,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.52x = 5,779,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,611.94/2,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.41

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