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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.81, 3,567.58 and 712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.81, 3,567.58 and 712.54 is: 1,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.81 : 3,567.58 = 712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.81/3,567.58 = 712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.81x = 3,567.58 × 712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.81x = 2,542,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,043.45/2,378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.62

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