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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.35, 3,542.86 and 1,624.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.35, 3,542.86 and 1,624.31 is: 2,433.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.35 : 3,542.86 = 1,624.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.35/3,542.86 = 1,624.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.35x = 3,542.86 × 1,624.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.35x = 5,754,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,691.39/2,364.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,433.95

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