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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.37, 3,364.57 and 1,878.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.37, 3,364.57 and 1,878.01 is: 2,811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.37 : 3,364.57 = 1,878.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.37/3,364.57 = 1,878.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.37x = 3,364.57 × 1,878.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.37x = 6,318,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,318,696.11/2,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.60

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