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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.02, 3,546.27 and 1,065.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.02, 3,546.27 and 1,065.42 is: 1,597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.02 : 3,546.27 = 1,065.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.02/3,546.27 = 1,065.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.02x = 3,546.27 × 1,065.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.02x = 3,778,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,266.98/2,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.56

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