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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.17, 3,560.57 and 1,202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.17, 3,560.57 and 1,202.59 is: 1,804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.17 : 3,560.57 = 1,202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.17/3,560.57 = 1,202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.17x = 3,560.57 × 1,202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.17x = 4,281,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,905.88/2,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.30

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