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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.60, 3,555.90 and 1,137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.60, 3,555.90 and 1,137.71 is: 1,706.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.60 : 3,555.90 = 1,137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.60/3,555.90 = 1,137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.60x = 3,555.90 × 1,137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.60x = 4,045,591.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,591.88/2,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.57

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