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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.74, 3,505.39 and 2,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.74, 3,505.39 and 2,071.27 is: 3,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.74 : 3,505.39 = 2,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.74/3,505.39 = 2,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.74x = 3,505.39 × 2,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.74x = 7,260,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,260,593.62/2,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.82

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