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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.74, 3,542.39 and 1,622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.74, 3,542.39 and 1,622.53 is: 2,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.74 : 3,542.39 = 1,622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.74/3,542.39 = 1,622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.74x = 3,542.39 × 1,622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.74x = 5,747,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,634.05/2,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.56

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