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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.36, 3,545.04 and 824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.36, 3,545.04 and 824.40 is: 1,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.36 : 3,545.04 = 824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.36/3,545.04 = 824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.36x = 3,545.04 × 824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.36x = 2,922,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,530.98/2,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.60

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