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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.48, 3,553.02 and 1,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.48, 3,553.02 and 1,382.62 is: 2,073.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.48 : 3,553.02 = 1,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.48/3,553.02 = 1,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.48x = 3,553.02 × 1,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.48x = 4,912,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,458.75/2,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.22

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