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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.91, 3,546.93 and 1,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.91, 3,546.93 and 1,376.79 is: 2,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.91 : 3,546.93 = 1,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.91/3,546.93 = 1,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.91x = 3,546.93 × 1,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.91x = 4,883,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,377.75/2,362.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.68

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