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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.76, 3,262.49 and 2,361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.76, 3,262.49 and 2,361.11 is: 3,257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.76 : 3,262.49 = 2,361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.76/3,262.49 = 2,361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.76x = 3,262.49 × 2,361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.76x = 7,703,097.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,703,097.76/2,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.45

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