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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.03, 3,556.86 and 1,908.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.03, 3,556.86 and 1,908.93 is: 2,864.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.03 : 3,556.86 = 1,908.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.03/3,556.86 = 1,908.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.03x = 3,556.86 × 1,908.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.03x = 6,789,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789,796.76/2,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.86

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