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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.30, 3,558.56 and 1,139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.30, 3,558.56 and 1,139.02 is: 1,707.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.30 : 3,558.56 = 1,139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.30/3,558.56 = 1,139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.30x = 3,558.56 × 1,139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.30x = 4,053,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,256.42/2,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.86

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