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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.42, 3,560.44 and 1,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.42, 3,560.44 and 1,074.80 is: 1,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.42 : 3,560.44 = 1,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.42/3,560.44 = 1,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.42x = 3,560.44 × 1,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.42x = 3,826,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826,760.91/2,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.02

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