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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.08, 3,259.68 and 1,430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.08, 3,259.68 and 1,430.56 is: 1,974.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.08 : 3,259.68 = 1,430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.08/3,259.68 = 1,430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.08x = 3,259.68 × 1,430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.08x = 4,663,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,167.82/2,362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,974.18

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