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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.56, 3,272.76 and 2,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.56, 3,272.76 and 2,103.03 is: 2,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.56 : 3,272.76 = 2,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.56/3,272.76 = 2,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.56x = 3,272.76 × 2,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.56x = 6,882,712.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,712.46/2,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.52

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