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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.35, 3,547.37 and 1,210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.35, 3,547.37 and 1,210.35 is: 1,817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.35 : 3,547.37 = 1,210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.35/3,547.37 = 1,210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.35x = 3,547.37 × 1,210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.35x = 4,293,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,553.23/2,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.49

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