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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.64, 3,539.55 and 1,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.64, 3,539.55 and 1,043.97 is: 1,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.64 : 3,539.55 = 1,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.64/3,539.55 = 1,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.64x = 3,539.55 × 1,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.64x = 3,695,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,175.42/2,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.67

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