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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.31, 3,547.03 and 1,065.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.31, 3,547.03 and 1,065.77 is: 1,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.31 : 3,547.03 = 1,065.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.31/3,547.03 = 1,065.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.31x = 3,547.03 × 1,065.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.31x = 3,780,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,780,324.37/2,364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.91

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