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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.40, 3,276.36 and 2,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.40, 3,276.36 and 2,303.44 is: 3,175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.40 : 3,276.36 = 2,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.40/3,276.36 = 2,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.40x = 3,276.36 × 2,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.40x = 7,546,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,546,898.68/2,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.77

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