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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.17, 3,554.96 and 1,053.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.17, 3,554.96 and 1,053.95 is: 1,580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.17 : 3,554.96 = 1,053.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.17/3,554.96 = 1,053.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.17x = 3,554.96 × 1,053.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.17x = 3,746,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,727.05/2,370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.79

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