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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.18, 3,277.64 and 1,711.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.18, 3,277.64 and 1,711.98 is: 2,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.18 : 3,277.64 = 1,711.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.18/3,277.64 = 1,711.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.18x = 3,277.64 × 1,711.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.18x = 5,611,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,254.13/2,376.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.46

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