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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.57, 3,567.19 and 1,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.57, 3,567.19 and 1,062.27 is: 1,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.57 : 3,567.19 = 1,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.57/3,567.19 = 1,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.57x = 3,567.19 × 1,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.57x = 3,789,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,318.92/2,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.78

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