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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.56, 3,557.64 and 1,334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.56, 3,557.64 and 1,334.04 is: 1,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.56 : 3,557.64 = 1,334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.56/3,557.64 = 1,334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.56x = 3,557.64 × 1,334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.56x = 4,746,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,034.07/2,373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.54

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