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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.78, 3,558.72 and 1,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.78, 3,558.72 and 1,541.70 is: 2,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.78 : 3,558.72 = 1,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.78/3,558.72 = 1,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.78x = 3,558.72 × 1,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.78x = 5,486,478.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,478.62/2,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,311.28

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