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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.24, 3,528.60 and 1,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.24, 3,528.60 and 1,314 is: 1,968.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.24 : 3,528.60 = 1,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.24/3,528.60 = 1,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.24x = 3,528.60 × 1,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.24x = 4,636,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,580.40/2,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.62

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