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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.28, 3,560.48 and 1,449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.28, 3,560.48 and 1,449.04 is: 2,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.28 : 3,560.48 = 1,449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.28/3,560.48 = 1,449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.28x = 3,560.48 × 1,449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.28x = 5,159,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,277.94/2,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.16

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