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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.94, 3,557.92 and 1,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.94, 3,557.92 and 1,396.88 is: 2,095.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.94 : 3,557.92 = 1,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.94/3,557.92 = 1,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.94x = 3,557.92 × 1,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.94x = 4,969,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,987.29/2,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.33

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