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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.50, 3,548.52 and 1,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.50, 3,548.52 and 1,211.52 is: 1,817.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.50 : 3,548.52 = 1,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.50/3,548.52 = 1,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.50x = 3,548.52 × 1,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.50x = 4,299,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,102.95/2,365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.42

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