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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.12, 3,527.09 and 2,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.12, 3,527.09 and 2,113.72 is: 3,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.12 : 3,527.09 = 2,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.12/3,527.09 = 2,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.12x = 3,527.09 × 2,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.12x = 7,455,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,455,280.67/2,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.18

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