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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.79, 3,567.47 and 1,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.79, 3,567.47 and 1,499.28 is: 2,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.79 : 3,567.47 = 1,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.79/3,567.47 = 1,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.79x = 3,567.47 × 1,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.79x = 5,348,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,348,636.42/2,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.41

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