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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.75, 3,561.48 and 1,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.75, 3,561.48 and 1,402.32 is: 2,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.75 : 3,561.48 = 1,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.75/3,561.48 = 1,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.75x = 3,561.48 × 1,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.75x = 4,994,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,334.63/2,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.33

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