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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.83, 3,558.11 and 768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.83, 3,558.11 and 768.44 is: 1,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.83 : 3,558.11 = 768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.83/3,558.11 = 768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.83x = 3,558.11 × 768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.83x = 2,734,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,172.42/2,371.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.77

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