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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.16, 3,556.56 and 1,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.16, 3,556.56 and 1,958.28 is: 2,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.16 : 3,556.56 = 1,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.16/3,556.56 = 1,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.16x = 3,556.56 × 1,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.16x = 6,964,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,723.31/2,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.55

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