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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,356.64, 3,536.16 and 1,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,356.64, 3,536.16 and 1,783.04 is: 2,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,356.64 : 3,536.16 = 1,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,356.64/3,536.16 = 1,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,356.64x = 3,536.16 × 1,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,356.64x = 6,305,114.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,305,114.73/2,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.47

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