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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.27, 3,544.11 and 1,324.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.27, 3,544.11 and 1,324.77 is: 1,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.27 : 3,544.11 = 1,324.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.27/3,544.11 = 1,324.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.27x = 3,544.11 × 1,324.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.27x = 4,695,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,130.60/2,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.87

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