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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.74, 3,546.05 and 1,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.74, 3,546.05 and 1,269.32 is: 1,904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.74 : 3,546.05 = 1,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.74/3,546.05 = 1,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.74x = 3,546.05 × 1,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.74x = 4,501,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,048.11/2,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.21

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