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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,517.44, 5,279.40 and 2,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,517.44, 5,279.40 and 2,364 is: 3,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,517.44 : 5,279.40 = 2,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,517.44/5,279.40 = 2,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,517.44x = 5,279.40 × 2,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,517.44x = 12,480,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,480,501.60/3,517.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.18

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