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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.17, 3,555.25 and 1,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.17, 3,555.25 and 1,332.70 is: 1,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.17 : 3,555.25 = 1,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.17/3,555.25 = 1,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.17x = 3,555.25 × 1,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.17x = 4,738,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,081.68/2,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.84

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