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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.78, 3,551.79 and 1,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.78, 3,551.79 and 1,135.04 is: 1,703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.78 : 3,551.79 = 1,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.78/3,551.79 = 1,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.78x = 3,551.79 × 1,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.78x = 4,031,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,423.72/2,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.34

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