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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.71, 3,560.51 and 1,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.71, 3,560.51 and 1,073.66 is: 1,610.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.71 : 3,560.51 = 1,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.71/3,560.51 = 1,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.71x = 3,560.51 × 1,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.71x = 3,822,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,762.05/2,373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.46

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