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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.11, 3,550.38 and 1,272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.11, 3,550.38 and 1,272.61 is: 1,909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.11 : 3,550.38 = 1,272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.11/3,550.38 = 1,272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.11x = 3,550.38 × 1,272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.11x = 4,518,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,224.98/2,366.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.56

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