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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.13, 3,562.56 and 2,067.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.13, 3,562.56 and 2,067.53 is: 3,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.13 : 3,562.56 = 2,067.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.13/3,562.56 = 2,067.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.13x = 3,562.56 × 2,067.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.13x = 7,365,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,365,681.86/2,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.57

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