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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.77, 3,264.77 and 1,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.77, 3,264.77 and 1,371.24 is: 1,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.77 : 3,264.77 = 1,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.77/3,264.77 = 1,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.77x = 3,264.77 × 1,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.77x = 4,476,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,776.36/2,365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.31

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