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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.24, 3,545.18 and 1,377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.24, 3,545.18 and 1,377.39 is: 2,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.24 : 3,545.18 = 1,377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.24/3,545.18 = 1,377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.24x = 3,545.18 × 1,377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.24x = 4,883,095.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,095.48/2,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.40

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