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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.90, 3,552.64 and 1,051.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.90, 3,552.64 and 1,051.49 is: 1,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.90 : 3,552.64 = 1,051.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.90/3,552.64 = 1,051.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.90x = 3,552.64 × 1,051.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.90x = 3,735,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,565.43/2,367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.59

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