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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.66, 3,563.16 and 1,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.66, 3,563.16 and 1,205.70 is: 1,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.66 : 3,563.16 = 1,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.66/3,563.16 = 1,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.66x = 3,563.16 × 1,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.66x = 4,296,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296,102.01/2,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.62

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