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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.56, 3,550.92 and 1,393.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.56, 3,550.92 and 1,393.68 is: 2,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.56 : 3,550.92 = 1,393.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.56/3,550.92 = 1,393.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.56x = 3,550.92 × 1,393.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.56x = 4,948,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,846.19/2,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.63

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