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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,354.98, 3,523.65 and 1,465.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,354.98, 3,523.65 and 1,465.78 is: 2,193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,354.98 : 3,523.65 = 1,465.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,354.98/3,523.65 = 1,465.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,354.98x = 3,523.65 × 1,465.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,354.98x = 5,164,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164,895.70/2,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.18

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