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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.55, 3,566.18 and 915.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.55, 3,566.18 and 915.78 is: 1,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.55 : 3,566.18 = 915.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.55/3,566.18 = 915.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.55x = 3,566.18 × 915.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.55x = 3,265,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,836.32/2,376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.19

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