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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.04, 3,557.51 and 1,331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.04, 3,557.51 and 1,331.77 is: 1,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.04 : 3,557.51 = 1,331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.04/3,557.51 = 1,331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.04x = 3,557.51 × 1,331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.04x = 4,737,785.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,785.09/2,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.19

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