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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.52, 3,560.34 and 1,074.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.52, 3,560.34 and 1,074.12 is: 1,611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.52 : 3,560.34 = 1,074.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.52/3,560.34 = 1,074.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.52x = 3,560.34 × 1,074.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.52x = 3,824,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,232.40/2,372.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.89

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