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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.26, 3,552.84 and 1,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.26, 3,552.84 and 1,276.14 is: 1,912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.26 : 3,552.84 = 1,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.26/3,552.84 = 1,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.26x = 3,552.84 × 1,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.26x = 4,533,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,921.24/2,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.03

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