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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.56, 3,279.27 and 1,747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.56, 3,279.27 and 1,747.89 is: 2,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.56 : 3,279.27 = 1,747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.56/3,279.27 = 1,747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.56x = 3,279.27 × 1,747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.56x = 5,731,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,803.24/2,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.79

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