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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.82, 3,560.64 and 1,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.82, 3,560.64 and 1,447.96 is: 2,174.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.82 : 3,560.64 = 1,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.82/3,560.64 = 1,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.82x = 3,560.64 × 1,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.82x = 5,155,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,664.29/2,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.63

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