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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.91, 3,560.36 and 1,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.91, 3,560.36 and 1,332.80 is: 2,000.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.91 : 3,560.36 = 1,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.91/3,560.36 = 1,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.91x = 3,560.36 × 1,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.91x = 4,745,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,233.34/2,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.60

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