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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.82, 3,554.26 and 1,271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.82, 3,554.26 and 1,271.91 is: 1,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.82 : 3,554.26 = 1,271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.82/3,554.26 = 1,271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.82x = 3,554.26 × 1,271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.82x = 4,520,698.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,698.84/2,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.42

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