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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.44, 3,546 and 1,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.44, 3,546 and 1,254.48 is: 1,880.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.44 : 3,546 = 1,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.44/3,546 = 1,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.44x = 3,546 × 1,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.44x = 4,448,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,448,386.08/2,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.57

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