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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.52, 3,558.84 and 1,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.52, 3,558.84 and 1,073.12 is: 1,610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.52 : 3,558.84 = 1,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.52/3,558.84 = 1,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.52x = 3,558.84 × 1,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.52x = 3,819,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,062.38/2,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.39

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