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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.63, 3,566.72 and 1,393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.63, 3,566.72 and 1,393.38 is: 2,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.63 : 3,566.72 = 1,393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.63/3,566.72 = 1,393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.63x = 3,566.72 × 1,393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.63x = 4,969,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969,789.35/2,378.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.35

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