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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.74, 3,273.75 and 2,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.74, 3,273.75 and 2,247.90 is: 3,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.74 : 3,273.75 = 2,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.74/3,273.75 = 2,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.74x = 3,273.75 × 2,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.74x = 7,359,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,359,062.63/2,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.81

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