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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.08, 3,564.45 and 1,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.08, 3,564.45 and 1,553.14 is: 2,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.08 : 3,564.45 = 1,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.08/3,564.45 = 1,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.08x = 3,564.45 × 1,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.08x = 5,536,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,536,089.87/2,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.91

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