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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.79, 3,550.97 and 1,117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.79, 3,550.97 and 1,117.92 is: 1,677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.79 : 3,550.97 = 1,117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.79/3,550.97 = 1,117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.79x = 3,550.97 × 1,117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.79x = 3,969,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,700.38/2,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.25

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