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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.65, 3,276.55 and 2,124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.65, 3,276.55 and 2,124.53 is: 2,932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.65 : 3,276.55 = 2,124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.65/3,276.55 = 2,124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.65x = 3,276.55 × 2,124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.65x = 6,961,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,961,127.33/2,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.66

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