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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.66, 3,564.06 and 1,450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.66, 3,564.06 and 1,450.75 is: 2,174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.66 : 3,564.06 = 1,450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.66/3,564.06 = 1,450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.66x = 3,564.06 × 1,450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.66x = 5,170,560.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,560.05/2,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.64

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