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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.22, 3,546.26 and 1,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.22, 3,546.26 and 1,270.72 is: 1,906.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.22 : 3,546.26 = 1,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.22/3,546.26 = 1,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.22x = 3,546.26 × 1,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.22x = 4,506,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,303.51/2,364.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.04

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