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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.55, 3,537.44 and 2,267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.55, 3,537.44 and 2,267.93 is: 3,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.55 : 3,537.44 = 2,267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.55/3,537.44 = 2,267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.55x = 3,537.44 × 2,267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.55x = 8,022,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022,685.07/2,374.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.61

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