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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.06, 3,553.20 and 1,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.06, 3,553.20 and 1,214.62 is: 1,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.06 : 3,553.20 = 1,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.06/3,553.20 = 1,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.06x = 3,553.20 × 1,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.06x = 4,315,787.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,787.78/2,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.50

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