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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.84, 3,566.03 and 1,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.84, 3,566.03 and 1,144.34 is: 1,716.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.84 : 3,566.03 = 1,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.84/3,566.03 = 1,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.84x = 3,566.03 × 1,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.84x = 4,080,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,727.22/2,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.87

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