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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.66, 3,560.97 and 1,206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.66, 3,560.97 and 1,206.52 is: 1,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.66 : 3,560.97 = 1,206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.66/3,560.97 = 1,206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.66x = 3,560.97 × 1,206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.66x = 4,296,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,390.50/2,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.51

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