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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363, 3,546.12 and 824

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363, 3,546.12 and 824 is: 1,236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363 : 3,546.12 = 824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363/3,546.12 = 824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363x = 3,546.12 × 824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363x = 2,922,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,002.88/2,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.56

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