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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.03, 3,558.38 and 1,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.03, 3,558.38 and 1,914.40 is: 2,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.03 : 3,558.38 = 1,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.03/3,558.38 = 1,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.03x = 3,558.38 × 1,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.03x = 6,812,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812,162.67/2,371.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.08

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