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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.62, 3,550.86 and 1,050.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.62, 3,550.86 and 1,050.65 is: 1,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.62 : 3,550.86 = 1,050.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.62/3,550.86 = 1,050.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.62x = 3,550.86 × 1,050.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.62x = 3,730,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,693.30/2,367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.72

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