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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.60, 3,551.68 and 1,445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.60, 3,551.68 and 1,445.68 is: 2,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.60 : 3,551.68 = 1,445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.60/3,551.68 = 1,445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.60x = 3,551.68 × 1,445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.60x = 5,134,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134,592.74/2,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.95

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