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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.81, 3,540.01 and 1,322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.81, 3,540.01 and 1,322.29 is: 1,981.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.81 : 3,540.01 = 1,322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.81/3,540.01 = 1,322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.81x = 3,540.01 × 1,322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.81x = 4,680,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,919.82/2,361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,981.92

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