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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.62, 3,567.57 and 1,145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.62, 3,567.57 and 1,145.71 is: 1,718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.62 : 3,567.57 = 1,145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.62/3,567.57 = 1,145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.62x = 3,567.57 × 1,145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.62x = 4,087,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,400.62/2,378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.39

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