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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.73, 3,554.18 and 2,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.73, 3,554.18 and 2,076.36 is: 3,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.73 : 3,554.18 = 2,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.73/3,554.18 = 2,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.73x = 3,554.18 × 2,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.73x = 7,379,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,379,757.18/2,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.24

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