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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.92, 3,567.91 and 1,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.92, 3,567.91 and 1,281 is: 1,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.92 : 3,567.91 = 1,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.92/3,567.91 = 1,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.92x = 3,567.91 × 1,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.92x = 4,570,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,492.71/2,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.05

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