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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.99, 3,565.08 and 1,452.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.99, 3,565.08 and 1,452.38 is: 2,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.99 : 3,565.08 = 1,452.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.99/3,565.08 = 1,452.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.99x = 3,565.08 × 1,452.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.99x = 5,177,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,833.07/2,376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,178.32

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