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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.72, 3,548.60 and 1,212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.72, 3,548.60 and 1,212.28 is: 1,818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.72 : 3,548.60 = 1,212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.72/3,548.60 = 1,212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.72x = 3,548.60 × 1,212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.72x = 4,301,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,896.81/2,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.43

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