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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.92, 3,567.54 and 712.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.92, 3,567.54 and 712.55 is: 1,068.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.92 : 3,567.54 = 712.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.92/3,567.54 = 712.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.92x = 3,567.54 × 712.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.92x = 2,542,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,042.15/2,378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.57

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