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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.38, 3,558.90 and 2,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.38, 3,558.90 and 2,027.82 is: 3,036.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.38 : 3,558.90 = 2,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.38/3,558.90 = 2,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.38x = 3,558.90 × 2,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.38x = 7,216,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,216,808.60/2,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.89

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