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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.56, 3,284.28 and 2,066.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.56, 3,284.28 and 2,066.97 is: 2,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.56 : 3,284.28 = 2,066.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.56/3,284.28 = 2,066.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.56x = 3,284.28 × 2,066.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.56x = 6,788,508.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,508.23/2,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.24

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