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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.31, 3,545 and 824.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.31, 3,545 and 824.31 is: 1,236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.31 : 3,545 = 824.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.31/3,545 = 824.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.31x = 3,545 × 824.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.31x = 2,922,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,178.95/2,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.48

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