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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.87, 3,543.99 and 1,439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.87, 3,543.99 and 1,439.25 is: 2,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.87 : 3,543.99 = 1,439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.87/3,543.99 = 1,439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.87x = 3,543.99 × 1,439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.87x = 5,100,687.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100,687.61/2,363.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.77

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