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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.34, 3,273.30 and 1,956.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.34, 3,273.30 and 1,956.36 is: 2,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.34 : 3,273.30 = 1,956.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.34/3,273.30 = 1,956.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.34x = 3,273.30 × 1,956.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.34x = 6,403,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,753.19/2,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.66

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