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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.60, 3,261.90 and 1,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.60, 3,261.90 and 1,432.92 is: 1,976.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.60 : 3,261.90 = 1,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.60/3,261.90 = 1,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.60x = 3,261.90 × 1,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.60x = 4,674,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,041.75/2,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.67

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