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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.72, 3,552.48 and 1,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.72, 3,552.48 and 1,493.28 is: 2,237.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.72 : 3,552.48 = 1,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.72/3,552.48 = 1,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.72x = 3,552.48 × 1,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.72x = 5,304,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304,847.33/2,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.65

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