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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.68, 3,561.71 and 2,204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.68, 3,561.71 and 2,204.10 is: 3,322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.68 : 3,561.71 = 2,204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.68/3,561.71 = 2,204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.68x = 3,561.71 × 2,204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.68x = 7,850,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850,365.01/2,362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.65

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