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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.70, 3,551.23 and 1,134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.70, 3,551.23 and 1,134.37 is: 1,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.70 : 3,551.23 = 1,134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.70/3,551.23 = 1,134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.70x = 3,551.23 × 1,134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.70x = 4,028,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,408.78/2,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.25

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