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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.46, 3,564.01 and 915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.46, 3,564.01 and 915.27 is: 1,372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.46 : 3,564.01 = 915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.46/3,564.01 = 915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.46x = 3,564.01 × 915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.46x = 3,262,050.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,050.57/2,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.65

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