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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.56, 3,566.37 and 1,281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.56, 3,566.37 and 1,281.69 is: 1,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.56 : 3,566.37 = 1,281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.56/3,566.37 = 1,281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.56x = 3,566.37 × 1,281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.56x = 4,570,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,980.77/2,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.36

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