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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.86, 3,544.50 and 1,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.86, 3,544.50 and 1,391.60 is: 2,085.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.86 : 3,544.50 = 1,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.86/3,544.50 = 1,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.86x = 3,544.50 × 1,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.86x = 4,932,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932,526.20/2,364.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.76

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