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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.56, 3,544.78 and 1,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.56, 3,544.78 and 1,324.28 is: 1,984.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.56 : 3,544.78 = 1,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.56/3,544.78 = 1,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.56x = 3,544.78 × 1,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.56x = 4,694,281.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,281.26/2,365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.43

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