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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.22, 3,555.12 and 1,677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.22, 3,555.12 and 1,677.12 is: 2,511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.22 : 3,555.12 = 1,677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.22/3,555.12 = 1,677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.22x = 3,555.12 × 1,677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.22x = 5,962,362.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962,362.85/2,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.29

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