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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.82, 3,551.73 and 1,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.82, 3,551.73 and 1,272.70 is: 1,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.82 : 3,551.73 = 1,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.82/3,551.73 = 1,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.82x = 3,551.73 × 1,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.82x = 4,520,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,286.77/2,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.05

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