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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.77, 3,277.34 and 2,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.77, 3,277.34 and 2,124.66 is: 2,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.77 : 3,277.34 = 2,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.77/3,277.34 = 2,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.77x = 3,277.34 × 2,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.77x = 6,963,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,233.20/2,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.41

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