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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.92, 3,544.23 and 1,046.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.92, 3,544.23 and 1,046.29 is: 1,569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.92 : 3,544.23 = 1,046.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.92/3,544.23 = 1,046.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.92x = 3,544.23 × 1,046.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.92x = 3,708,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,274.69/2,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.36

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