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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.60, 3,548.22 and 1,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.60, 3,548.22 and 1,341.48 is: 2,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.60 : 3,548.22 = 1,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.60/3,548.22 = 1,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.60x = 3,548.22 × 1,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.60x = 4,759,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,866.17/2,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.87

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