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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.58, 3,541.84 and 1,433.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.58, 3,541.84 and 1,433.81 is: 2,150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.58 : 3,541.84 = 1,433.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.58/3,541.84 = 1,433.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.58x = 3,541.84 × 1,433.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.58x = 5,078,325.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,325.61/2,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.39

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