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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.64, 3,546.39 and 1,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.64, 3,546.39 and 1,047.66 is: 1,571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.64 : 3,546.39 = 1,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.64/3,546.39 = 1,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.64x = 3,546.39 × 1,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.64x = 3,715,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,407.02/2,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.24

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