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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.12, 3,260.84 and 1,418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.12, 3,260.84 and 1,418.72 is: 1,957.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.12 : 3,260.84 = 1,418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.12/3,260.84 = 1,418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.12x = 3,260.84 × 1,418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.12x = 4,626,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,218.92/2,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.67

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