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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.43, 3,276.32 and 2,021.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.43, 3,276.32 and 2,021.07 is: 2,791.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.43 : 3,276.32 = 2,021.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.43/3,276.32 = 2,021.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.43x = 3,276.32 × 2,021.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.43x = 6,621,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,621,661.96/2,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.09

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