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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.64, 3,544.61 and 2,104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.64, 3,544.61 and 2,104.43 is: 3,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.64 : 3,544.61 = 2,104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.64/3,544.61 = 2,104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.64x = 3,544.61 × 2,104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.64x = 7,459,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,459,355.38/2,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.22

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