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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.42, 3,272.78 and 2,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.42, 3,272.78 and 2,043.90 is: 2,813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.42 : 3,272.78 = 2,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.42/3,272.78 = 2,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.42x = 3,272.78 × 2,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.42x = 6,689,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,689,235.04/2,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.65

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