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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.48, 3,563.22 and 1,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.48, 3,563.22 and 1,281.08 is: 1,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.48 : 3,563.22 = 1,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.48/3,563.22 = 1,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.48x = 3,563.22 × 1,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.48x = 4,564,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,769.88/2,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.62

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