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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.62, 3,566.07 and 1,144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.62, 3,566.07 and 1,144.71 is: 1,716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.62 : 3,566.07 = 1,144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.62/3,566.07 = 1,144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.62x = 3,566.07 × 1,144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.62x = 4,082,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,115.99/2,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.89

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