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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.56, 3,546.06 and 1,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.56, 3,546.06 and 1,387.60 is: 2,081.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.56 : 3,546.06 = 1,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.56/3,546.06 = 1,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.56x = 3,546.06 × 1,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.56x = 4,920,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,512.86/2,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.82

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