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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.82, 3,263.65 and 1,421.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.82, 3,263.65 and 1,421.15 is: 1,960.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.82 : 3,263.65 = 1,421.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.82/3,263.65 = 1,421.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.82x = 3,263.65 × 1,421.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.82x = 4,638,136.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,136.20/2,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.48

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