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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.28, 3,561.18 and 1,074.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.28, 3,561.18 and 1,074.70 is: 1,610.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.28 : 3,561.18 = 1,074.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.28/3,561.18 = 1,074.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.28x = 3,561.18 × 1,074.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.28x = 3,827,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,200.15/2,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.58

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