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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.07, 3,558.66 and 1,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.07, 3,558.66 and 1,386.86 is: 2,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.07 : 3,558.66 = 1,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.07/3,558.66 = 1,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.07x = 3,558.66 × 1,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.07x = 4,935,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,363.21/2,377.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.24

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