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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.20, 3,540.91 and 1,132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.20, 3,540.91 and 1,132.49 is: 1,696.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.20 : 3,540.91 = 1,132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.20/3,540.91 = 1,132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.20x = 3,540.91 × 1,132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.20x = 4,010,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,024.63/2,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.14

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