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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.52, 3,561 and 1,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.52, 3,561 and 1,220.08 is: 1,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.52 : 3,561 = 1,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.52/3,561 = 1,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.52x = 3,561 × 1,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.52x = 4,344,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,704.88/2,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.49

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