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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.78, 3,556.20 and 1,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.78, 3,556.20 and 1,036.44 is: 1,554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.78 : 3,556.20 = 1,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.78/3,556.20 = 1,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.78x = 3,556.20 × 1,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.78x = 3,685,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,787.93/2,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.67

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