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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.24, 3,552.36 and 1,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.24, 3,552.36 and 1,273.12 is: 1,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.24 : 3,552.36 = 1,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.24/3,552.36 = 1,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.24x = 3,552.36 × 1,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.24x = 4,522,566.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,566.91/2,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.68

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