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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.25, 3,560.49 and 1,247.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.25, 3,560.49 and 1,247.43 is: 1,872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.25 : 3,560.49 = 1,247.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.25/3,560.49 = 1,247.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.25x = 3,560.49 × 1,247.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.25x = 4,441,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,462.04/2,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.26

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