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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.60, 3,565.58 and 1,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.60, 3,565.58 and 1,281.04 is: 1,922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.60 : 3,565.58 = 1,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.60/3,565.58 = 1,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.60x = 3,565.58 × 1,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.60x = 4,567,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,650.60/2,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.74

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