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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.11, 3,560.94 and 2,174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.11, 3,560.94 and 2,174.07 is: 3,256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.11 : 3,560.94 = 2,174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.11/3,560.94 = 2,174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.11x = 3,560.94 × 2,174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.11x = 7,741,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741,732.83/2,377.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.78

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