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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.57, 3,564.08 and 1,142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.57, 3,564.08 and 1,142.63 is: 1,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.57 : 3,564.08 = 1,142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.57/3,564.08 = 1,142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.57x = 3,564.08 × 1,142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.57x = 4,072,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,419.02/2,375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.29

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