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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.96, 3,558.84 and 1,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.96, 3,558.84 and 1,073.44 is: 1,610.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.96 : 3,558.84 = 1,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.96/3,558.84 = 1,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.96x = 3,558.84 × 1,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.96x = 3,820,201.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,201.21/2,371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.57

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