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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.92, 3,561.03 and 1,494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.92, 3,561.03 and 1,494.95 is: 2,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.92 : 3,561.03 = 1,494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.92/3,561.03 = 1,494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.92x = 3,561.03 × 1,494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.92x = 5,323,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,543.99/2,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.35

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