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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.58, 3,552.06 and 1,197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.58, 3,552.06 and 1,197.41 is: 1,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.58 : 3,552.06 = 1,197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.58/3,552.06 = 1,197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.58x = 3,552.06 × 1,197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.58x = 4,253,272.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,272.16/2,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.22

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