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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.27, 3,552.41 and 1,051.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.27, 3,552.41 and 1,051.74 is: 1,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.27 : 3,552.41 = 1,051.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.27/3,552.41 = 1,051.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.27x = 3,552.41 × 1,051.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.27x = 3,736,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,211.69/2,368.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.61

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