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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.28, 3,542.60 and 1,323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.28, 3,542.60 and 1,323.78 is: 1,984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.28 : 3,542.60 = 1,323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.28/3,542.60 = 1,323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.28x = 3,542.60 × 1,323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.28x = 4,689,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,623.03/2,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.37

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