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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.83, 3,567.51 and 1,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.83, 3,567.51 and 1,061.40 is: 1,592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.83 : 3,567.51 = 1,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.83/3,567.51 = 1,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.83x = 3,567.51 × 1,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.83x = 3,786,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,555.11/2,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.44

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