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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.84, 3,548.61 and 1,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.84, 3,548.61 and 1,391.63 is: 2,088.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.84 : 3,548.61 = 1,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.84/3,548.61 = 1,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.84x = 3,548.61 × 1,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.84x = 4,938,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938,334.39/2,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.23

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