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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.66, 3,585.33 and 1,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.66, 3,585.33 and 1,363.50 is: 2,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.66 : 3,585.33 = 1,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.66/3,585.33 = 1,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.66x = 3,585.33 × 1,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.66x = 4,888,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,597.46/2,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.02

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