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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.62, 3,561.19 and 1,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.62, 3,561.19 and 1,125.78 is: 1,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.62 : 3,561.19 = 1,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.62/3,561.19 = 1,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.62x = 3,561.19 × 1,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.62x = 4,009,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,113.66/2,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.90

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