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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.42, 3,560.34 and 1,752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.42, 3,560.34 and 1,752.45 is: 2,638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.42 : 3,560.34 = 1,752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.42/3,560.34 = 1,752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.42x = 3,560.34 × 1,752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.42x = 6,239,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,317.83/2,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.84

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