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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.45, 3,552.79 and 1,677.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.45, 3,552.79 and 1,677.32 is: 2,513.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.45 : 3,552.79 = 1,677.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.45/3,552.79 = 1,677.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.45x = 3,552.79 × 1,677.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.45x = 5,959,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,959,156.84/2,370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.93

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