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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.14, 3,567.06 and 1,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.14, 3,567.06 and 1,281.48 is: 1,922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.14 : 3,567.06 = 1,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.14/3,567.06 = 1,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.14x = 3,567.06 × 1,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.14x = 4,571,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,116.05/2,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.95

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