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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.55, 3,566.53 and 915.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.55, 3,566.53 and 915.91 is: 1,373.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.55 : 3,566.53 = 915.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.55/3,566.53 = 915.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.55x = 3,566.53 × 915.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.55x = 3,266,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,612.72/2,377.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.94

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