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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.32, 3,549.48 and 1,277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.32, 3,549.48 and 1,277.61 is: 1,916.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.32 : 3,549.48 = 1,277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.32/3,549.48 = 1,277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.32x = 3,549.48 × 1,277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.32x = 4,534,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,840.23/2,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.41

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