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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.88, 3,560.44 and 1,495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.88, 3,560.44 and 1,495.18 is: 2,243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.88 : 3,560.44 = 1,495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.88/3,560.44 = 1,495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.88x = 3,560.44 × 1,495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.88x = 5,323,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,498.68/2,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.48

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