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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.84, 3,546.08 and 1,377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.84, 3,546.08 and 1,377.98 is: 2,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.84 : 3,546.08 = 1,377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.84/3,546.08 = 1,377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.84x = 3,546.08 × 1,377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.84x = 4,886,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,886,427.32/2,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.28

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