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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.22, 3,567.31 and 1,144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.22, 3,567.31 and 1,144.17 is: 1,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.22 : 3,567.31 = 1,144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.22/3,567.31 = 1,144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.22x = 3,567.31 × 1,144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.22x = 4,081,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,603.36/2,379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.52

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