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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.44, 3,556.80 and 1,397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.44, 3,556.80 and 1,397.58 is: 2,093.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.44 : 3,556.80 = 1,397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.44/3,556.80 = 1,397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.44x = 3,556.80 × 1,397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.44x = 4,970,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,912.54/2,374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.51

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