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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.06, 3,566.53 and 1,282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.06, 3,566.53 and 1,282.15 is: 1,922.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.06 : 3,566.53 = 1,282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.06/3,566.53 = 1,282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.06x = 3,566.53 × 1,282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.06x = 4,572,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,826.44/2,379.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.11

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