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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.52, 3,562.14 and 1,753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.52, 3,562.14 and 1,753.57 is: 2,640.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.52 : 3,562.14 = 1,753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.52/3,562.14 = 1,753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.52x = 3,562.14 × 1,753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.52x = 6,246,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246,461.84/2,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.63

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