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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.76, 3,555.62 and 1,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.76, 3,555.62 and 1,137.20 is: 1,706.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.76 : 3,555.62 = 1,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.76/3,555.62 = 1,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.76x = 3,555.62 × 1,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.76x = 4,043,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,451.06/2,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.99

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