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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.51, 3,562.79 and 915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.51, 3,562.79 and 915.27 is: 1,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.51 : 3,562.79 = 915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.51/3,562.79 = 915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.51x = 3,562.79 × 915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.51x = 3,260,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,910.23/2,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.14

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