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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.96, 3,277.59 and 2,124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.96, 3,277.59 and 2,124.85 is: 2,933.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.96 : 3,277.59 = 2,124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.96/3,277.59 = 2,124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.96x = 3,277.59 × 2,124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.96x = 6,964,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,387.11/2,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.66

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