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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.98, 3,277.70 and 1,811.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.98, 3,277.70 and 1,811.46 is: 2,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.98 : 3,277.70 = 1,811.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.98/3,277.70 = 1,811.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.98x = 3,277.70 × 1,811.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.98x = 5,937,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,422.44/2,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.15

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