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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.69, 3,563.46 and 1,059.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.69, 3,563.46 and 1,059.55 is: 1,587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.69 : 3,563.46 = 1,059.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.69/3,563.46 = 1,059.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.69x = 3,563.46 × 1,059.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.69x = 3,775,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,655.13/2,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.95

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