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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.76, 3,565.86 and 1,128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.76, 3,565.86 and 1,128.18 is: 1,691.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.76 : 3,565.86 = 1,128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.76/3,565.86 = 1,128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.76x = 3,565.86 × 1,128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.76x = 4,022,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,951.91/2,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.91

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