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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.14, 3,558.99 and 1,201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.14, 3,558.99 and 1,201.63 is: 1,802.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.14 : 3,558.99 = 1,201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.14/3,558.99 = 1,201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.14x = 3,558.99 × 1,201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.14x = 4,276,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,589.15/2,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.84

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