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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.56, 3,262.80 and 1,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.56, 3,262.80 and 1,369.48 is: 1,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.56 : 3,262.80 = 1,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.56/3,262.80 = 1,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.56x = 3,262.80 × 1,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.56x = 4,468,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,339.34/2,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.71

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