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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.15, 3,567.14 and 1,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.15, 3,567.14 and 1,060.80 is: 1,591.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.15 : 3,567.14 = 1,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.15/3,567.14 = 1,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.15x = 3,567.14 × 1,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.15x = 3,784,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,007.41/2,377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.83

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