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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.02, 3,262.18 and 1,355.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.02, 3,262.18 and 1,355.61 is: 1,870.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.02 : 3,262.18 = 1,355.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.02/3,262.18 = 1,355.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.02x = 3,262.18 × 1,355.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.02x = 4,422,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,240.44/2,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.65

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