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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.26, 3,556.08 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.26, 3,556.08 and 1,372.38 is: 2,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.26 : 3,556.08 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.26/3,556.08 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.26x = 3,556.08 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.26x = 4,880,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,293.07/2,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.50

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