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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.80, 3,264.90 and 1,434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.80, 3,264.90 and 1,434.12 is: 1,979.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.80 : 3,264.90 = 1,434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.80/3,264.90 = 1,434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.80x = 3,264.90 × 1,434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.80x = 4,682,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,258.39/2,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.14

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