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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.79, 3,797.64 and 1,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.79, 3,797.64 and 1,361.07 is: 2,041.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.79 : 3,797.64 = 1,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.79/3,797.64 = 1,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.79x = 3,797.64 × 1,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.79x = 5,168,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,853.87/2,531.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.58

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