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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.55, 3,561.83 and 1,141.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.55, 3,561.83 and 1,141.67 is: 1,712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.55 : 3,561.83 = 1,141.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.55/3,561.83 = 1,141.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.55x = 3,561.83 × 1,141.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.55x = 4,066,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,434.46/2,374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.51

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