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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.42, 3,262.17 and 1,369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.42, 3,262.17 and 1,369.45 is: 1,889.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.42 : 3,262.17 = 1,369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.42/3,262.17 = 1,369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.42x = 3,262.17 × 1,369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.42x = 4,467,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,378.71/2,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.42

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