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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.62, 3,561.68 and 2,174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.62, 3,561.68 and 2,174.58 is: 3,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.62 : 3,561.68 = 2,174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.62/3,561.68 = 2,174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.62x = 3,561.68 × 2,174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.62x = 7,745,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745,158.09/2,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.53

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