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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.94, 3,567.52 and 1,391.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.94, 3,567.52 and 1,391.59 is: 2,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.94 : 3,567.52 = 1,391.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.94/3,567.52 = 1,391.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.94x = 3,567.52 × 1,391.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.94x = 4,964,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,523.28/2,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.74

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