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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.06, 3,567.12 and 1,282.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.06, 3,567.12 and 1,282.19 is: 1,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.06 : 3,567.12 = 1,282.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.06/3,567.12 = 1,282.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.06x = 3,567.12 × 1,282.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.06x = 4,573,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,702.95/2,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.10

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