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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.58, 3,556.93 and 2,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.58, 3,556.93 and 2,166.04 is: 3,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.58 : 3,556.93 = 2,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.58/3,556.93 = 2,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.58x = 3,556.93 × 2,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.58x = 7,704,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704,452.66/2,373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.92

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