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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.87, 3,556.74 and 1,677.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.87, 3,556.74 and 1,677.21 is: 2,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.87 : 3,556.74 = 1,677.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.87/3,556.74 = 1,677.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.87x = 3,556.74 × 1,677.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.87x = 5,965,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,378.70/2,369.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.18

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