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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.33, 3,566.77 and 1,144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.33, 3,566.77 and 1,144.84 is: 1,717.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.33 : 3,566.77 = 1,144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.33/3,566.77 = 1,144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.33x = 3,566.77 × 1,144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.33x = 4,083,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,380.97/2,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.63

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