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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.94, 3,277.26 and 2,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.94, 3,277.26 and 2,160.41 is: 2,986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.94 : 3,277.26 = 2,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.94/3,277.26 = 2,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.94x = 3,277.26 × 2,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.94x = 7,080,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080,208.89/2,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.25

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