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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.00, 3,556.76 and 1,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.00, 3,556.76 and 1,385.10 is: 2,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.00 : 3,556.76 = 1,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.00/3,556.76 = 1,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.00x = 3,556.76 × 1,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.00x = 4,926,461.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,461.35/2,372.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.93

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