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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.04, 3,553.09 and 1,271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.04, 3,553.09 and 1,271.13 is: 1,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.04 : 3,553.09 = 1,271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.04/3,553.09 = 1,271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.04x = 3,553.09 × 1,271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.04x = 4,516,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,418.35/2,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.24

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