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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.93, 3,550.70 and 1,269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.93, 3,550.70 and 1,269.79 is: 1,904.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.93 : 3,550.70 = 1,269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.93/3,550.70 = 1,269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.93x = 3,550.70 × 1,269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.93x = 4,508,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,643.35/2,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.85

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