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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.56, 3,551.52 and 1,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.56, 3,551.52 and 1,214.12 is: 1,821.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.56 : 3,551.52 = 1,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.56/3,551.52 = 1,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.56x = 3,551.52 × 1,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.56x = 4,311,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,971.46/2,367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.27

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