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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.45, 3,551.74 and 1,440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.45, 3,551.74 and 1,440.51 is: 2,163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.45 : 3,551.74 = 1,440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.45/3,551.74 = 1,440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.45x = 3,551.74 × 1,440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.45x = 5,116,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116,313.39/2,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.85

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