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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.12, 3,567.96 and 1,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.12, 3,567.96 and 1,145.88 is: 1,718.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.12 : 3,567.96 = 1,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.12/3,567.96 = 1,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.12x = 3,567.96 × 1,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.12x = 4,088,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,454.00/2,379.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.47

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