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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376, 3,564 and 837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376, 3,564 and 837 is: 1,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376 : 3,564 = 837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376/3,564 = 837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376x = 3,564 × 837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376x = 2,983,068
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,068/2,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.50

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