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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.04, 3,554.82 and 2,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.04, 3,554.82 and 2,086.92 is: 3,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.04 : 3,554.82 = 2,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.04/3,554.82 = 2,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.04x = 3,554.82 × 2,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.04x = 7,418,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418,624.95/2,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.53

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