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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.07, 3,555.51 and 1,054.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.07, 3,555.51 and 1,054.29 is: 1,581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.07 : 3,555.51 = 1,054.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.07/3,555.51 = 1,054.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.07x = 3,555.51 × 1,054.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.07x = 3,748,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,538.64/2,370.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.62

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