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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.84, 3,561.76 and 1,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.84, 3,561.76 and 1,076.96 is: 1,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.84 : 3,561.76 = 1,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.84/3,561.76 = 1,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.84x = 3,561.76 × 1,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.84x = 3,835,873.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,873.05/2,375.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.53

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