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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.81, 3,259.68 and 1,418.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.81, 3,259.68 and 1,418.62 is: 1,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.81 : 3,259.68 = 1,418.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.81/3,259.68 = 1,418.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.81x = 3,259.68 × 1,418.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.81x = 4,624,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,247.24/2,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.10

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