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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.80, 3,554.88 and 1,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.80, 3,554.88 and 1,071.36 is: 1,607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.80 : 3,554.88 = 1,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.80/3,554.88 = 1,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.80x = 3,554.88 × 1,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.80x = 3,808,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,556.24/2,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.80

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