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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.52, 3,563.34 and 1,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.52, 3,563.34 and 1,076.12 is: 1,614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.52 : 3,563.34 = 1,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.52/3,563.34 = 1,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.52x = 3,563.34 × 1,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.52x = 3,834,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,581.44/2,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.89

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