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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.41, 3,565.21 and 1,390.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.41, 3,565.21 and 1,390.59 is: 2,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.41 : 3,565.21 = 1,390.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.41/3,565.21 = 1,390.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.41x = 3,565.21 × 1,390.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.41x = 4,957,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,745.37/2,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.36

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