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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.13, 3,564.20 and 1,287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.13, 3,564.20 and 1,287.42 is: 1,931.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.13 : 3,564.20 = 1,287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.13/3,564.20 = 1,287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.13x = 3,564.20 × 1,287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.13x = 4,588,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,601.32/2,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.12

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