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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.38, 3,570.20 and 1,407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.38, 3,570.20 and 1,407.12 is: 2,107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.38 : 3,570.20 = 1,407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.38/3,570.20 = 1,407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.38x = 3,570.20 × 1,407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.38x = 5,023,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,699.82/2,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.80

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