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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.15, 3,563.63 and 915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.15, 3,563.63 and 915.30 is: 1,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.15 : 3,563.63 = 915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.15/3,563.63 = 915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.15x = 3,563.63 × 915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.15x = 3,261,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,789.39/2,377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.14

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