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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.49, 3,550.68 and 1,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.49, 3,550.68 and 1,181.46 is: 1,772.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.49 : 3,550.68 = 1,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.49/3,550.68 = 1,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.49x = 3,550.68 × 1,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.49x = 4,194,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,986.39/2,366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.66

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