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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.93, 3,556.98 and 1,275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.93, 3,556.98 and 1,275.08 is: 1,913.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.93 : 3,556.98 = 1,275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.93/3,556.98 = 1,275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.93x = 3,556.98 × 1,275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.93x = 4,535,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,416.27/2,369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.74

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