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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.98, 3,554.67 and 1,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.98, 3,554.67 and 1,138.18 is: 1,707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.98 : 3,554.67 = 1,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.98/3,554.67 = 1,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.98x = 3,554.67 × 1,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.98x = 4,045,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,854.30/2,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.13

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