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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.24, 3,555.93 and 1,678.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.24, 3,555.93 and 1,678.25 is: 2,517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.24 : 3,555.93 = 1,678.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.24/3,555.93 = 1,678.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.24x = 3,555.93 × 1,678.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.24x = 5,967,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,721.74/2,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,517.77

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