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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.21, 3,544.83 and 1,063.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.21, 3,544.83 and 1,063.16 is: 1,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.21 : 3,544.83 = 1,063.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.21/3,544.83 = 1,063.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.21x = 3,544.83 × 1,063.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.21x = 3,768,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,716.15/2,363.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.74

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