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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.01, 3,564.57 and 1,077.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.01, 3,564.57 and 1,077.13 is: 1,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.01 : 3,564.57 = 1,077.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.01/3,564.57 = 1,077.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.01x = 3,564.57 × 1,077.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.01x = 3,839,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,505.28/2,376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.95

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