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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.93, 3,561.21 and 1,075.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.93, 3,561.21 and 1,075.31 is: 1,613.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.93 : 3,561.21 = 1,075.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.93/3,561.21 = 1,075.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.93x = 3,561.21 × 1,075.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.93x = 3,829,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,404.73/2,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.79

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