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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.44, 3,560.96 and 1,218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.44, 3,560.96 and 1,218.38 is: 1,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.44 : 3,560.96 = 1,218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.44/3,560.96 = 1,218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.44x = 3,560.96 × 1,218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.44x = 4,338,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,338,587.69/2,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.98

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