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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.48, 3,260.04 and 1,354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.48, 3,260.04 and 1,354.22 is: 1,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.48 : 3,260.04 = 1,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.48/3,260.04 = 1,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.48x = 3,260.04 × 1,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.48x = 4,414,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,811.37/2,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.72

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