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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.98, 3,543.28 and 1,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.98, 3,543.28 and 1,376.12 is: 2,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.98 : 3,543.28 = 1,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.98/3,543.28 = 1,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.98x = 3,543.28 × 1,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.98x = 4,875,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,953.88/2,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.48

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