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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.34, 3,558.03 and 1,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.34, 3,558.03 and 1,073.51 is: 1,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.34 : 3,558.03 = 1,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.34/3,558.03 = 1,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.34x = 3,558.03 × 1,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.34x = 3,819,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,563.00/2,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.04

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