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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.79, 3,552.71 and 1,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.79, 3,552.71 and 1,270.88 is: 1,906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.79 : 3,552.71 = 1,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.79/3,552.71 = 1,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.79x = 3,552.71 × 1,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.79x = 4,515,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,053.50/2,367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.86

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