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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.13, 3,555.80 and 1,244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.13, 3,555.80 and 1,244.31 is: 1,867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.13 : 3,555.80 = 1,244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.13/3,555.80 = 1,244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.13x = 3,555.80 × 1,244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.13x = 4,424,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,424,517.50/2,369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.57

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