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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.80, 3,547.38 and 1,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.80, 3,547.38 and 1,132.76 is: 1,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.80 : 3,547.38 = 1,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.80/3,547.38 = 1,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.80x = 3,547.38 × 1,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.80x = 4,018,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,330.17/2,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.23

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