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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.80, 3,556.01 and 1,054.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.80, 3,556.01 and 1,054.60 is: 1,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.80 : 3,556.01 = 1,054.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.80/3,556.01 = 1,054.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.80x = 3,556.01 × 1,054.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.80x = 3,750,159.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,159.88/2,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.81

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