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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.38, 4,354.56 and 2,370.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.38, 4,354.56 and 2,370.06 is: 3,268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.38 : 4,354.56 = 2,370.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.38/4,354.56 = 2,370.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.38x = 4,354.56 × 2,370.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.38x = 10,320,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320,568.47/3,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.71

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