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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.80, 3,549.72 and 2,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.80, 3,549.72 and 2,092.64 is: 3,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.80 : 3,549.72 = 2,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.80/3,549.72 = 2,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.80x = 3,549.72 × 2,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.80x = 7,428,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,428,286.06/2,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.19

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