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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.32, 3,562.70 and 1,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.32, 3,562.70 and 1,075.62 is: 1,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.32 : 3,562.70 = 1,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.32/3,562.70 = 1,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.32x = 3,562.70 × 1,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.32x = 3,832,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,106.00/2,374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.98

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