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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.16, 3,586.76 and 1,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.16, 3,586.76 and 1,363 is: 2,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.16 : 3,586.76 = 1,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.16/3,586.76 = 1,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.16x = 3,586.76 × 1,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.16x = 4,888,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,753.88/2,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.51

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