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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.48, 3,552.84 and 1,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.48, 3,552.84 and 1,214.04 is: 1,821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.48 : 3,552.84 = 1,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.48/3,552.84 = 1,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.48x = 3,552.84 × 1,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.48x = 4,313,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,289.87/2,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.89

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