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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.06, 3,556.04 and 1,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.06, 3,556.04 and 1,275.14 is: 1,911.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.06 : 3,556.04 = 1,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.06/3,556.04 = 1,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.06x = 3,556.04 × 1,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.06x = 4,534,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,451.36/2,372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.61

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