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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.70, 3,260.15 and 1,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.70, 3,260.15 and 1,418.34 is: 1,957.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.70 : 3,260.15 = 1,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.70/3,260.15 = 1,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.70x = 3,260.15 × 1,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.70x = 4,624,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,011.60/2,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.09

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