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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.15, 3,271.59 and 2,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.15, 3,271.59 and 2,021.37 is: 2,783.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.15 : 3,271.59 = 2,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.15/3,271.59 = 2,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.15x = 3,271.59 × 2,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.15x = 6,613,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,613,093.88/2,376.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.11

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