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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.52, 3,260.99 and 1,418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.52, 3,260.99 and 1,418.46 is: 1,957.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.52 : 3,260.99 = 1,418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.52/3,260.99 = 1,418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.52x = 3,260.99 × 1,418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.52x = 4,625,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,593.54/2,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.91

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