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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.30, 3,279.50 and 2,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.30, 3,279.50 and 2,057.55 is: 2,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.30 : 3,279.50 = 2,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.30/3,279.50 = 2,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.30x = 3,279.50 × 2,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.30x = 6,747,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,747,724.94/2,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.18

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