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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.50, 3,558.04 and 2,126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.50, 3,558.04 and 2,126.35 is: 3,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.50 : 3,558.04 = 2,126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.50/3,558.04 = 2,126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.50x = 3,558.04 × 2,126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.50x = 7,565,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,649.45/2,374.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.21

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