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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.25, 3,279.23 and 2,112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.25, 3,279.23 and 2,112.51 is: 2,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.25 : 3,279.23 = 2,112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.25/3,279.23 = 2,112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.25x = 3,279.23 × 2,112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.25x = 6,927,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,927,406.17/2,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.50

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