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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.52, 4,191.42 and 2,370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.52, 4,191.42 and 2,370.12 is: 3,538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.52 : 4,191.42 = 2,370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.52/4,191.42 = 2,370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.52x = 4,191.42 × 2,370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.52x = 9,934,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,934,168.37/2,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.41

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