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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.08, 3,563.19 and 1,142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.08, 3,563.19 and 1,142.64 is: 1,712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.08 : 3,563.19 = 1,142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.08/3,563.19 = 1,142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.08x = 3,563.19 × 1,142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.08x = 4,071,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,443.42/2,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.79

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