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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.80, 3,564.36 and 1,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.80, 3,564.36 and 1,338.28 is: 2,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.80 : 3,564.36 = 1,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.80/3,564.36 = 1,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.80x = 3,564.36 × 1,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.80x = 4,770,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,111.70/2,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.10

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