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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.27, 3,547.87 and 1,065.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.27, 3,547.87 and 1,065.82 is: 1,598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.27 : 3,547.87 = 1,065.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.27/3,547.87 = 1,065.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.27x = 3,547.87 × 1,065.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.27x = 3,781,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,390.80/2,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.71

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