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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.36, 3,560.34 and 1,274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.36, 3,560.34 and 1,274.52 is: 1,915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.36 : 3,560.34 = 1,274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.36/3,560.34 = 1,274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.36x = 3,560.34 × 1,274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.36x = 4,537,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,724.54/2,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.17

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