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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.59, 4,235.36 and 1,361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.59, 4,235.36 and 1,361.71 is: 2,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.59 : 4,235.36 = 1,361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.59/4,235.36 = 1,361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.59x = 4,235.36 × 1,361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.59x = 5,767,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,330.55/2,823.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.55

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