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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.87, 3,539.82 and 2,068.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.87, 3,539.82 and 2,068.67 is: 3,100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.87 : 3,539.82 = 2,068.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.87/3,539.82 = 2,068.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.87x = 3,539.82 × 2,068.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.87x = 7,322,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322,701.74/2,361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.38

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