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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.20, 3,274.62 and 2,065.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.20, 3,274.62 and 2,065.16 is: 2,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.20 : 3,274.62 = 2,065.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.20/3,274.62 = 2,065.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.20x = 3,274.62 × 2,065.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.20x = 6,762,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,614.24/2,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.98

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