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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.92, 3,555.36 and 1,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.92, 3,555.36 and 1,907.52 is: 2,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.92 : 3,555.36 = 1,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.92/3,555.36 = 1,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.92x = 3,555.36 × 1,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.92x = 6,781,920.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,920.31/2,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.25

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