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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.05, 3,559.58 and 1,140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.05, 3,559.58 and 1,140.17 is: 1,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.05 : 3,559.58 = 1,140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.05/3,559.58 = 1,140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.05x = 3,559.58 × 1,140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.05x = 4,058,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,520.63/2,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.26

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