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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.32, 3,555.16 and 1,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.32, 3,555.16 and 1,201.68 is: 1,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.32 : 3,555.16 = 1,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.32/3,555.16 = 1,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.32x = 3,555.16 × 1,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.32x = 4,272,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,164.67/2,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.08

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