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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.08, 3,553.62 and 1,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.08, 3,553.62 and 1,271.94 is: 1,907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.08 : 3,553.62 = 1,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.08/3,553.62 = 1,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.08x = 3,553.62 × 1,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.08x = 4,519,973.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,973.33/2,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.90

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