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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.64, 3,541.05 and 1,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.64, 3,541.05 and 1,044.97 is: 1,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.64 : 3,541.05 = 1,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.64/3,541.05 = 1,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.64x = 3,541.05 × 1,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.64x = 3,700,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,291.02/2,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.17

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