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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.38, 3,552.66 and 1,963.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.38, 3,552.66 and 1,963.71 is: 2,938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.38 : 3,552.66 = 1,963.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.38/3,552.66 = 1,963.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.38x = 3,552.66 × 1,963.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.38x = 6,976,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976,393.97/2,374.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.20

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