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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.14, 3,557.96 and 1,139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.14, 3,557.96 and 1,139.37 is: 1,708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.14 : 3,557.96 = 1,139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.14/3,557.96 = 1,139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.14x = 3,557.96 × 1,139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.14x = 4,053,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,827.19/2,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.22

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