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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.90, 3,277.51 and 2,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.90, 3,277.51 and 2,124.78 is: 2,933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.90 : 3,277.51 = 2,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.90/3,277.51 = 2,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.90x = 3,277.51 × 2,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.90x = 6,963,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,963,987.70/2,373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.56

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