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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.38, 3,555.90 and 2,025.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.38, 3,555.90 and 2,025.81 is: 3,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.38 : 3,555.90 = 2,025.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.38/3,555.90 = 2,025.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.38x = 3,555.90 × 2,025.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.38x = 7,203,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,577.78/2,374.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.88

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