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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.34, 3,556.74 and 2,148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.34, 3,556.74 and 2,148.98 is: 3,216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.34 : 3,556.74 = 2,148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.34/3,556.74 = 2,148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.34x = 3,556.74 × 2,148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.34x = 7,643,363.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,363.13/2,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.44

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