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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.92, 3,556.72 and 1,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.92, 3,556.72 and 1,273.80 is: 1,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.92 : 3,556.72 = 1,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.92/3,556.72 = 1,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.92x = 3,556.72 × 1,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.92x = 4,530,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,549.94/2,370.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.88

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