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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.24, 3,554.72 and 1,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.24, 3,554.72 and 1,136.80 is: 1,704.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.24 : 3,554.72 = 1,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.24/3,554.72 = 1,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.24x = 3,554.72 × 1,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.24x = 4,041,005.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,005.70/2,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.89

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