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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.67, 3,556.32 and 1,072.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.67, 3,556.32 and 1,072.05 is: 1,608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.67 : 3,556.32 = 1,072.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.67/3,556.32 = 1,072.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.67x = 3,556.32 × 1,072.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.67x = 3,812,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,552.86/2,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.90

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