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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.72, 3,260.83 and 1,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.72, 3,260.83 and 1,354.79 is: 1,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.72 : 3,260.83 = 1,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.72/3,260.83 = 1,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.72x = 3,260.83 × 1,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.72x = 4,417,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,723.57/2,362.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.77

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