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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.36, 3,560.72 and 1,203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.36, 3,560.72 and 1,203.18 is: 1,805.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.36 : 3,560.72 = 1,203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.36/3,560.72 = 1,203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.36x = 3,560.72 × 1,203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.36x = 4,284,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,178.19/2,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.88

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