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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.24, 3,540.58 and 1,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.24, 3,540.58 and 1,322 is: 1,980.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.24 : 3,540.58 = 1,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.24/3,540.58 = 1,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.24x = 3,540.58 × 1,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.24x = 4,680,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,646.76/2,363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.61

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