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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.66, 3,555.46 and 1,331.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.66, 3,555.46 and 1,331.13 is: 1,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.66 : 3,555.46 = 1,331.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.66/3,555.46 = 1,331.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.66x = 3,555.46 × 1,331.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.66x = 4,732,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,779.47/2,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.40

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