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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.20, 3,543.30 and 1,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.20, 3,543.30 and 1,063.67 is: 1,595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.20 : 3,543.30 = 1,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.20/3,543.30 = 1,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.20x = 3,543.30 × 1,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.20x = 3,768,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,901.91/2,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.51

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