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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.84, 3,558.60 and 1,139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.84, 3,558.60 and 1,139.94 is: 1,708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.84 : 3,558.60 = 1,139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.84/3,558.60 = 1,139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.84x = 3,558.60 × 1,139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.84x = 4,056,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,590.48/2,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.87

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