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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.25, 3,562.70 and 1,336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.25, 3,562.70 and 1,336.74 is: 2,003.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.25 : 3,562.70 = 1,336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.25/3,562.70 = 1,336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.25x = 3,562.70 × 1,336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.25x = 4,762,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,396.91/2,377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.32

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