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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.28, 3,551.85 and 1,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.28, 3,551.85 and 1,136.84 is: 1,702.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.28 : 3,551.85 = 1,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.28/3,551.85 = 1,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.28x = 3,551.85 × 1,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.28x = 4,037,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,867.39/2,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.83

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