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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.45, 3,273.67 and 2,108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.45, 3,273.67 and 2,108.03 is: 2,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.45 : 3,273.67 = 2,108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.45/3,273.67 = 2,108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.45x = 3,273.67 × 2,108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.45x = 6,900,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,968.98/2,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.68

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