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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.06, 3,568.76 and 1,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.06, 3,568.76 and 1,267.22 is: 1,902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.06 : 3,568.76 = 1,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.06/3,568.76 = 1,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.06x = 3,568.76 × 1,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.06x = 4,522,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,404.05/2,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.52

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