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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.76, 3,549.66 and 1,544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.76, 3,549.66 and 1,544.68 is: 2,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.76 : 3,549.66 = 1,544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.76/3,549.66 = 1,544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.76x = 3,549.66 × 1,544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.76x = 5,483,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,483,088.81/2,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.67

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