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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.74, 3,560.42 and 2,203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.74, 3,560.42 and 2,203.22 is: 3,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.74 : 3,560.42 = 2,203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.74/3,560.42 = 2,203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.74x = 3,560.42 × 2,203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.74x = 7,844,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,388.55/2,361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.44

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