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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.64, 3,577.41 and 1,155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.64, 3,577.41 and 1,155.63 is: 1,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.64 : 3,577.41 = 1,155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.64/3,577.41 = 1,155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.64x = 3,577.41 × 1,155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.64x = 4,134,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,162.32/2,387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.48

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