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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.58, 3,558.43 and 2,167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.58, 3,558.43 and 2,167.04 is: 3,247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.58 : 3,558.43 = 2,167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.58/3,558.43 = 2,167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.58x = 3,558.43 × 2,167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.58x = 7,711,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711,260.15/2,374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.42

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