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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.10, 3,563.02 and 1,321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.10, 3,563.02 and 1,321.80 is: 1,982.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.10 : 3,563.02 = 1,321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.10/3,563.02 = 1,321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.10x = 3,563.02 × 1,321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.10x = 4,709,599.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,599.84/2,376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.07

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