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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.04, 3,277.60 and 2,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.04, 3,277.60 and 2,003.44 is: 2,762.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.04 : 3,277.60 = 2,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.04/3,277.60 = 2,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.04x = 3,277.60 × 2,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.04x = 6,566,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,566,474.94/2,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.46

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