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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.90, 3,563.86 and 1,559.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.90, 3,563.86 and 1,559.34 is: 2,339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.90 : 3,563.86 = 1,559.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.90/3,563.86 = 1,559.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.90x = 3,563.86 × 1,559.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.90x = 5,557,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,269.45/2,375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,339.02

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