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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.44, 3,565.56 and 1,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.44, 3,565.56 and 1,079.28 is: 1,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.44 : 3,565.56 = 1,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.44/3,565.56 = 1,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.44x = 3,565.56 × 1,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.44x = 3,848,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,237.60/2,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.65

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