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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.34, 3,563.39 and 1,075.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.34, 3,563.39 and 1,075.91 is: 1,614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.34 : 3,563.39 = 1,075.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.34/3,563.39 = 1,075.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.34x = 3,563.39 × 1,075.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.34x = 3,833,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,871.81/2,374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.71

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