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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.53, 3,262.07 and 1,407.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.53, 3,262.07 and 1,407.24 is: 1,941.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.53 : 3,262.07 = 1,407.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.53/3,262.07 = 1,407.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.53x = 3,262.07 × 1,407.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.53x = 4,590,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,516.51/2,364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.41

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