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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.67, 3,555.53 and 1,272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.67, 3,555.53 and 1,272.75 is: 1,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.67 : 3,555.53 = 1,272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.67/3,555.53 = 1,272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.67x = 3,555.53 × 1,272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.67x = 4,525,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,300.81/2,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.68

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