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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.12, 3,560.82 and 1,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.12, 3,560.82 and 1,594.72 is: 2,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.12 : 3,560.82 = 1,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.12/3,560.82 = 1,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.12x = 3,560.82 × 1,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.12x = 5,678,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,678,510.87/2,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.82

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