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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.60, 3,563.20 and 1,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.60, 3,563.20 and 1,010.56 is: 1,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.60 : 3,563.20 = 1,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.60/3,563.20 = 1,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.60x = 3,563.20 × 1,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.60x = 3,600,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,827.39/2,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.48

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