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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.60, 3,567.10 and 1,207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.60, 3,567.10 and 1,207.42 is: 1,812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.60 : 3,567.10 = 1,207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.60/3,567.10 = 1,207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.60x = 3,567.10 × 1,207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.60x = 4,306,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,987.88/2,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.25

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