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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.00, 3,275.66 and 2,123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.00, 3,275.66 and 2,123.89 is: 2,931.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.00 : 3,275.66 = 2,123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.00/3,275.66 = 2,123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.00x = 3,275.66 × 2,123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.00x = 6,957,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957,114.52/2,373.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.79

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