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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.36, 3,566.08 and 1,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.36, 3,566.08 and 1,127.66 is: 1,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.36 : 3,566.08 = 1,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.36/3,566.08 = 1,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.36x = 3,566.08 × 1,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.36x = 4,021,325.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,325.77/2,377.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.51

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