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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.58, 3,566.63 and 1,208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.58, 3,566.63 and 1,208.93 is: 1,812.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.58 : 3,566.63 = 1,208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.58/3,566.63 = 1,208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.58x = 3,566.63 × 1,208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.58x = 4,311,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,791.20/2,379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.00

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