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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.92, 3,562.77 and 2,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.92, 3,562.77 and 2,061.42 is: 3,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.92 : 3,562.77 = 2,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.92/3,562.77 = 2,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.92x = 3,562.77 × 2,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.92x = 7,344,365.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,365.33/2,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.23

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