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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.93, 3,552.20 and 1,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.93, 3,552.20 and 1,270.79 is: 1,906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.93 : 3,552.20 = 1,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.93/3,552.20 = 1,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.93x = 3,552.20 × 1,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.93x = 4,514,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,100.24/2,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.35

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