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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.17, 3,550.51 and 1,050.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.17, 3,550.51 and 1,050.95 is: 1,576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.17 : 3,550.51 = 1,050.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.17/3,550.51 = 1,050.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.17x = 3,550.51 × 1,050.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.17x = 3,731,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,405.73/2,367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.31

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