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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.94, 3,277.50 and 2,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.94, 3,277.50 and 2,079.68 is: 2,870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.94 : 3,277.50 = 2,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.94/3,277.50 = 2,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.94x = 3,277.50 × 2,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.94x = 6,816,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,816,151.20/2,374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.03

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