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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.18, 3,557.34 and 1,385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.18, 3,557.34 and 1,385.98 is: 2,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.18 : 3,557.34 = 1,385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.18/3,557.34 = 1,385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.18x = 3,557.34 × 1,385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.18x = 4,930,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,402.09/2,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.93

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