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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.36, 3,548.20 and 826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.36, 3,548.20 and 826.16 is: 1,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.36 : 3,548.20 = 826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.36/3,548.20 = 826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.36x = 3,548.20 × 826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.36x = 2,931,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,380.91/2,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.30

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