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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.92, 3,556.40 and 1,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.92, 3,556.40 and 1,073.30 is: 1,609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.92 : 3,556.40 = 1,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.92/3,556.40 = 1,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.92x = 3,556.40 × 1,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.92x = 3,817,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,060.97/2,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.95

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