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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.88, 3,561.60 and 2,141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.88, 3,561.60 and 2,141.79 is: 3,226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.88 : 3,561.60 = 2,141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.88/3,561.60 = 2,141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.88x = 3,561.60 × 2,141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.88x = 7,628,199.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628,199.26/2,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.98

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