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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.78, 3,561.93 and 1,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.78, 3,561.93 and 1,452.66 is: 2,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.78 : 3,561.93 = 1,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.78/3,561.93 = 1,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.78x = 3,561.93 × 1,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.78x = 5,174,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,273.23/2,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.01

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