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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.32, 3,560.10 and 1,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.32, 3,560.10 and 1,075.48 is: 1,611.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.32 : 3,560.10 = 1,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.32/3,560.10 = 1,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.32x = 3,560.10 × 1,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.32x = 3,828,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,816.35/2,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.92

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