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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.52, 3,568.44 and 1,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.52, 3,568.44 and 1,224.08 is: 1,837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.52 : 3,568.44 = 1,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.52/3,568.44 = 1,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.52x = 3,568.44 × 1,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.52x = 4,368,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,056.04/2,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.23

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