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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.24, 3,546.84 and 1,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.24, 3,546.84 and 1,209.68 is: 1,814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.24 : 3,546.84 = 1,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.24/3,546.84 = 1,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.24x = 3,546.84 × 1,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.24x = 4,290,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,541.41/2,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.77

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