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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.72, 3,553.10 and 1,215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.72, 3,553.10 and 1,215.28 is: 1,822.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.72 : 3,553.10 = 1,215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.72/3,553.10 = 1,215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.72x = 3,553.10 × 1,215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.72x = 4,318,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,011.37/2,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.93

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