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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.61, 3,561.27 and 2,012.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.61, 3,561.27 and 2,012.11 is: 3,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.61 : 3,561.27 = 2,012.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.61/3,561.27 = 2,012.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.61x = 3,561.27 × 2,012.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.61x = 7,165,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,666.98/2,376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.08

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