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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.24, 3,554.55 and 1,199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.24, 3,554.55 and 1,199.08 is: 1,799.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.24 : 3,554.55 = 1,199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.24/3,554.55 = 1,199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.24x = 3,554.55 × 1,199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.24x = 4,262,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,189.81/2,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.73

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