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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.43, 3,557.46 and 1,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.43, 3,557.46 and 1,072.81 is: 1,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.43 : 3,557.46 = 1,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.43/3,557.46 = 1,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.43x = 3,557.46 × 1,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.43x = 3,816,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,816,478.66/2,370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.04

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