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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.78, 3,552.58 and 1,051.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.78, 3,552.58 and 1,051.80 is: 1,577.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.78 : 3,552.58 = 1,051.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.78/3,552.58 = 1,051.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.78x = 3,552.58 × 1,051.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.78x = 3,736,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,603.64/2,368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.44

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