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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.30, 3,561.15 and 2,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.30, 3,561.15 and 2,203.72 is: 3,322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.30 : 3,561.15 = 2,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.30/3,561.15 = 2,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.30x = 3,561.15 × 2,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.30x = 7,847,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,847,766.46/2,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.09

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