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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.12, 3,561.46 and 1,388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.12, 3,561.46 and 1,388.27 is: 2,081.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.12 : 3,561.46 = 1,388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.12/3,561.46 = 1,388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.12x = 3,561.46 × 1,388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.12x = 4,944,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,944,268.07/2,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.69

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