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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.06, 3,561.11 and 2,195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.06, 3,561.11 and 2,195.50 is: 3,293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.06 : 3,561.11 = 2,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.06/3,561.11 = 2,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.06x = 3,561.11 × 2,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.06x = 7,818,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,818,417.01/2,374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.27

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