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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.30, 3,568.31 and 1,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.30, 3,568.31 and 1,061.94 is: 1,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.30 : 3,568.31 = 1,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.30/3,568.31 = 1,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.30x = 3,568.31 × 1,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.30x = 3,789,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,325.81/2,378.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.30

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