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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.74, 3,261.12 and 1,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.74, 3,261.12 and 1,354.72 is: 1,869.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.74 : 3,261.12 = 1,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.74/3,261.12 = 1,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.74x = 3,261.12 × 1,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.74x = 4,417,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,904.49/2,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.03

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