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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.82, 3,552.76 and 1,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.82, 3,552.76 and 1,270.91 is: 1,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.82 : 3,552.76 = 1,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.82/3,552.76 = 1,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.82x = 3,552.76 × 1,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.82x = 4,515,227.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,227.51/2,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.91

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