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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.52, 3,277.80 and 2,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.52, 3,277.80 and 2,041.61 is: 2,818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.52 : 3,277.80 = 2,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.52/3,277.80 = 2,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.52x = 3,277.80 × 2,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.52x = 6,691,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,972.87/2,374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.25

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