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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.81, 3,559.80 and 1,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.81, 3,559.80 and 1,057.96 is: 1,586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.81 : 3,559.80 = 1,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.81/3,559.80 = 1,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.81x = 3,559.80 × 1,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.81x = 3,766,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,128.47/2,373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.54

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