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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,561.38, 4,914.42 and 2,069.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,561.38, 4,914.42 and 2,069.06 is: 2,855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,561.38 : 4,914.42 = 2,069.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,561.38/4,914.42 = 2,069.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,561.38x = 4,914.42 × 2,069.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,561.38x = 10,168,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,168,229.85/3,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.14

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