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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.99, 3,541.77 and 1,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.99, 3,541.77 and 1,062.75 is: 1,593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.99 : 3,541.77 = 1,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.99/3,541.77 = 1,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.99x = 3,541.77 × 1,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.99x = 3,764,016.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,016.07/2,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.58

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