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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.87, 3,542.85 and 1,376.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.87, 3,542.85 and 1,376.19 is: 2,064.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.87 : 3,542.85 = 1,376.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.87/3,542.85 = 1,376.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.87x = 3,542.85 × 1,376.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.87x = 4,875,634.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,634.74/2,361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.31

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