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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.75, 3,552.32 and 1,197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.75, 3,552.32 and 1,197.58 is: 1,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.75 : 3,552.32 = 1,197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.75/3,552.32 = 1,197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.75x = 3,552.32 × 1,197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.75x = 4,254,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,187.39/2,366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.48

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