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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.87, 3,264.59 and 1,371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.87, 3,264.59 and 1,371.09 is: 1,891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.87 : 3,264.59 = 1,371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.87/3,264.59 = 1,371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.87x = 3,264.59 × 1,371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.87x = 4,476,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,046.70/2,365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.92

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