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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.66, 3,555.60 and 1,908.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.66, 3,555.60 and 1,908.93 is: 2,859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.66 : 3,555.60 = 1,908.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.66/3,555.60 = 1,908.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.66x = 3,555.60 × 1,908.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.66x = 6,787,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,391.51/2,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.46

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