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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.60, 3,356.66 and 1,370.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.60, 3,356.66 and 1,370.19 is: 1,890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.60 : 3,356.66 = 1,370.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.60/3,356.66 = 1,370.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.60x = 3,356.66 × 1,370.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.60x = 4,599,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,255.11/2,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.67

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