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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.45, 3,274.13 and 2,326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.45, 3,274.13 and 2,326.57 is: 3,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.45 : 3,274.13 = 2,326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.45/3,274.13 = 2,326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.45x = 3,274.13 × 2,326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.45x = 7,617,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617,481.00/2,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.06

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