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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.93, 3,566.81 and 1,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.93, 3,566.81 and 1,284.08 is: 1,925.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.93 : 3,566.81 = 1,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.93/3,566.81 = 1,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.93x = 3,566.81 × 1,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.93x = 4,580,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,045.13/2,378.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.26

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