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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.54, 3,545.27 and 824.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.54, 3,545.27 and 824.50 is: 1,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.54 : 3,545.27 = 824.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.54/3,545.27 = 824.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.54x = 3,545.27 × 824.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.54x = 2,923,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,075.12/2,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.74

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