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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.27, 3,554.99 and 1,071.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.27, 3,554.99 and 1,071.43 is: 1,606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.27 : 3,554.99 = 1,071.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.27/3,554.99 = 1,071.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.27x = 3,554.99 × 1,071.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.27x = 3,808,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,922.94/2,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.96

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