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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363, 3,544.50 and 1,337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363, 3,544.50 and 1,337.08 is: 2,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363 : 3,544.50 = 1,337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363/3,544.50 = 1,337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363x = 3,544.50 × 1,337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363x = 4,739,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,280.06/2,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.62

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