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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.92, 3,552.30 and 1,136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.92, 3,552.30 and 1,136.91 is: 1,704.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.92 : 3,552.30 = 1,136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.92/3,552.30 = 1,136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.92x = 3,552.30 × 1,136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.92x = 4,038,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,639.71/2,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.84

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