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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.15, 3,563.89 and 1,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.15, 3,563.89 and 1,206.19 is: 1,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.15 : 3,563.89 = 1,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.15/3,563.89 = 1,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.15x = 3,563.89 × 1,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.15x = 4,298,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,728.48/2,377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.35

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