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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.17, 3,551.85 and 1,135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.17, 3,551.85 and 1,135.35 is: 1,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.17 : 3,551.85 = 1,135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.17/3,551.85 = 1,135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.17x = 3,551.85 × 1,135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.17x = 4,032,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,592.90/2,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.83

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