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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.85, 3,559.93 and 1,448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.85, 3,559.93 and 1,448.59 is: 2,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.85 : 3,559.93 = 1,448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.85/3,559.93 = 1,448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.85x = 3,559.93 × 1,448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.85x = 5,156,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,880.66/2,375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.54

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