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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.19, 3,566.40 and 1,206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.19, 3,566.40 and 1,206.78 is: 1,810.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.19 : 3,566.40 = 1,206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.19/3,566.40 = 1,206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.19x = 3,566.40 × 1,206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.19x = 4,303,860.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,860.19/2,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.49

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