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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.64, 3,262.56 and 1,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.64, 3,262.56 and 1,432.48 is: 1,976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.64 : 3,262.56 = 1,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.64/3,262.56 = 1,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.64x = 3,262.56 × 1,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.64x = 4,673,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,551.95/2,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.43

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