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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.72, 3,356.96 and 1,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.72, 3,356.96 and 1,370.15 is: 1,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.72 : 3,356.96 = 1,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.72/3,356.96 = 1,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.72x = 3,356.96 × 1,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.72x = 4,599,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,527.70/2,432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.69

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