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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.33, 3,567.90 and 712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.33, 3,567.90 and 712.56 is: 1,068.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.33 : 3,567.90 = 712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.33/3,567.90 = 712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.33x = 3,567.90 × 712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.33x = 2,542,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,339.26/2,378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.96

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