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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.96, 3,560.04 and 1,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.96, 3,560.04 and 1,141.08 is: 1,711.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.96 : 3,560.04 = 1,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.96/3,560.04 = 1,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.96x = 3,560.04 × 1,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.96x = 4,062,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,290.44/2,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.19

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