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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.11, 3,275.04 and 2,055.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.11, 3,275.04 and 2,055.99 is: 2,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.11 : 3,275.04 = 2,055.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.11/3,275.04 = 2,055.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.11x = 3,275.04 × 2,055.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.11x = 6,733,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,449.49/2,373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.40

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