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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.31, 3,564.18 and 1,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.31, 3,564.18 and 1,059.47 is: 1,589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.31 : 3,564.18 = 1,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.31/3,564.18 = 1,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.31x = 3,564.18 × 1,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.31x = 3,776,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,141.78/2,375.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.75

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