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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.12, 3,560.52 and 2,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.12, 3,560.52 and 2,011.62 is: 3,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.12 : 3,560.52 = 2,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.12/3,560.52 = 2,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.12x = 3,560.52 × 2,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.12x = 7,162,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,413.24/2,376.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.33

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