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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.32, 3,254.46 and 1,614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.32, 3,254.46 and 1,614.64 is: 2,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.32 : 3,254.46 = 1,614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.32/3,254.46 = 1,614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.32x = 3,254.46 × 1,614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.32x = 5,254,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254,781.29/2,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.30

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