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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.13, 3,539.83 and 1,386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.13, 3,539.83 and 1,386.88 is: 2,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.13 : 3,539.83 = 1,386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.13/3,539.83 = 1,386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.13x = 3,539.83 × 1,386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.13x = 4,909,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,319.43/2,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.46

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