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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.37, 3,432.40 and 1,365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.37, 3,432.40 and 1,365.63 is: 2,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.37 : 3,432.40 = 1,365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.37/3,432.40 = 1,365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.37x = 3,432.40 × 1,365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.37x = 4,687,388.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,388.41/2,292.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.78

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