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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.19, 3,560.49 and 1,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.19, 3,560.49 and 1,057.28 is: 1,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.19 : 3,560.49 = 1,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.19/3,560.49 = 1,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.19x = 3,560.49 × 1,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.19x = 3,764,417.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,417.06/2,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.23

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