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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.82, 3,561.14 and 1,058.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.82, 3,561.14 and 1,058.05 is: 1,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.82 : 3,561.14 = 1,058.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.82/3,561.14 = 1,058.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.82x = 3,561.14 × 1,058.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.82x = 3,767,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,864.18/2,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.26

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