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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.59, 3,565.08 and 1,190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.59, 3,565.08 and 1,190.21 is: 1,785.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.59 : 3,565.08 = 1,190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.59/3,565.08 = 1,190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.59x = 3,565.08 × 1,190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.59x = 4,243,176.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,176.04/2,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.41

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