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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.02, 3,548.34 and 1,488.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.02, 3,548.34 and 1,488.15 is: 2,232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.02 : 3,548.34 = 1,488.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.02/3,548.34 = 1,488.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.02x = 3,548.34 × 1,488.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.02x = 5,280,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,462.17/2,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.73

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