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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.55, 3,549.83 and 1,271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.55, 3,549.83 and 1,271.43 is: 1,907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.55 : 3,549.83 = 1,271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.55/3,549.83 = 1,271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.55x = 3,549.83 × 1,271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.55x = 4,513,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,354.00/2,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.15

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