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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.16, 3,552.93 and 1,491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.16, 3,552.93 and 1,491.41 is: 2,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.16 : 3,552.93 = 1,491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.16/3,552.93 = 1,491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.16x = 3,552.93 × 1,491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.16x = 5,298,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298,884.21/2,367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.50

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