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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.61, 3,576.91 and 2,194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.61, 3,576.91 and 2,194.19 is: 3,305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.61 : 3,576.91 = 2,194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.61/3,576.91 = 2,194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.61x = 3,576.91 × 2,194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.61x = 7,848,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,848,391.30/2,374.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.13

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