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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.52, 3,277.00 and 2,124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.52, 3,277.00 and 2,124.41 is: 2,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.52 : 3,277.00 = 2,124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.52/3,277.00 = 2,124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.52x = 3,277.00 × 2,124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.52x = 6,961,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961,664.56/2,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.05

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