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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.20, 3,544.80 and 1,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.20, 3,544.80 and 1,339.20 is: 2,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.20 : 3,544.80 = 1,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.20/3,544.80 = 1,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.20x = 3,544.80 × 1,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.20x = 4,747,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,196.16/2,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,008.80

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