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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.96, 3,277.22 and 1,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.96, 3,277.22 and 1,667.30 is: 2,301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.96 : 3,277.22 = 1,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.96/3,277.22 = 1,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.96x = 3,277.22 × 1,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.96x = 5,464,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,108.91/2,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.69

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