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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.24, 3,548.34 and 1,439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.24, 3,548.34 and 1,439.46 is: 2,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.24 : 3,548.34 = 1,439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.24/3,548.34 = 1,439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.24x = 3,548.34 × 1,439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.24x = 5,107,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107,693.50/2,361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.14

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