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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.57, 3,560.76 and 1,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.57, 3,560.76 and 1,057.82 is: 1,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.57 : 3,560.76 = 1,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.57/3,560.76 = 1,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.57x = 3,560.76 × 1,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.57x = 3,766,625.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,625.34/2,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.90

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