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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.88, 3,558.24 and 1,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.88, 3,558.24 and 1,216.96 is: 1,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.88 : 3,558.24 = 1,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.88/3,558.24 = 1,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.88x = 3,558.24 × 1,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.88x = 4,330,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,235.75/2,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.43

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