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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.55 and 2,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.55 and 2,003.20 is: 3,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.70 : 3,551.55 = 2,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.70/3,551.55 = 2,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.70x = 3,551.55 × 2,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.70x = 7,114,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,464.96/2,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.80

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