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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.39, 3,557.11 and 1,071.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.39, 3,557.11 and 1,071.87 is: 1,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.39 : 3,557.11 = 1,071.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.39/3,557.11 = 1,071.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.39x = 3,557.11 × 1,071.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.39x = 3,812,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,759.50/2,370.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.49

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