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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.30, 3,555.84 and 1,054.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.30, 3,555.84 and 1,054.51 is: 1,581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.30 : 3,555.84 = 1,054.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.30/3,555.84 = 1,054.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.30x = 3,555.84 × 1,054.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.30x = 3,749,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,659.95/2,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.93

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