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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.12, 3,262.50 and 1,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.12, 3,262.50 and 1,369.96 is: 1,890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.12 : 3,262.50 = 1,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.12/3,262.50 = 1,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.12x = 3,262.50 × 1,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.12x = 4,469,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,494.50/2,364.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.55

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