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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.24, 3,539.83 and 1,432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.24, 3,539.83 and 1,432.46 is: 2,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.24 : 3,539.83 = 1,432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.24/3,539.83 = 1,432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.24x = 3,539.83 × 1,432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.24x = 5,070,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,657.72/2,360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.37

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