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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.34, 3,565.28 and 1,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.34, 3,565.28 and 1,143.84 is: 1,716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.34 : 3,565.28 = 1,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.34/3,565.28 = 1,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.34x = 3,565.28 × 1,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.34x = 4,078,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,109.88/2,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.13

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