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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.19, 3,556.27 and 1,200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.19, 3,556.27 and 1,200.46 is: 1,800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.19 : 3,556.27 = 1,200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.19/3,556.27 = 1,200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.19x = 3,556.27 × 1,200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.19x = 4,269,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,149.10/2,371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.43

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