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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.43, 3,563.36 and 1,077.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.43, 3,563.36 and 1,077.19 is: 1,615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.43 : 3,563.36 = 1,077.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.43/3,563.36 = 1,077.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.43x = 3,563.36 × 1,077.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.43x = 3,838,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,405.50/2,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.20

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