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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.50, 3,563.14 and 1,752.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.50, 3,563.14 and 1,752.66 is: 2,625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.50 : 3,563.14 = 1,752.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.50/3,563.14 = 1,752.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.50x = 3,563.14 × 1,752.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.50x = 6,244,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,976.95/2,378.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.59

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