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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.72, 3,186.72 and 1,365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.72, 3,186.72 and 1,365.59 is: 1,884.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.72 : 3,186.72 = 1,365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.72/3,186.72 = 1,365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.72x = 3,186.72 × 1,365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.72x = 4,351,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,760.93/2,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.11

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