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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.99, 3,566.58 and 1,453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.99, 3,566.58 and 1,453.38 is: 2,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.99 : 3,566.58 = 1,453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.99/3,566.58 = 1,453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.99x = 3,566.58 × 1,453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.99x = 5,183,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,596.04/2,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.82

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