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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.51, 3,550.01 and 1,181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.51, 3,550.01 and 1,181.37 is: 1,771.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.51 : 3,550.01 = 1,181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.51/3,550.01 = 1,181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.51x = 3,550.01 × 1,181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.51x = 4,193,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,869.40/2,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.42

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