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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.93, 3,566.93 and 1,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.93, 3,566.93 and 1,282.06 is: 1,923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.93 : 3,566.93 = 1,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.93/3,566.93 = 1,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.93x = 3,566.93 × 1,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.93x = 4,573,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,021.48/2,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.92

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