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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.85, 3,554.25 and 1,199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.85, 3,554.25 and 1,199.39 is: 1,798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.85 : 3,554.25 = 1,199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.85/3,554.25 = 1,199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.85x = 3,554.25 × 1,199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.85x = 4,262,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,927.46/2,370.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.06

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