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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.33, 3,551.68 and 1,197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.33, 3,551.68 and 1,197.16 is: 1,796.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.33 : 3,551.68 = 1,197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.33/3,551.68 = 1,197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.33x = 3,551.68 × 1,197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.33x = 4,251,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,911.47/2,366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.84

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