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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.54, 3,564.14 and 1,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.54, 3,564.14 and 1,141.56 is: 1,712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.54 : 3,564.14 = 1,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.54/3,564.14 = 1,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.54x = 3,564.14 × 1,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.54x = 4,068,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,673.95/2,376.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.02

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