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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.63, 3,557.54 and 1,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.63, 3,557.54 and 1,966.96 is: 2,943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.63 : 3,557.54 = 1,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.63/3,557.54 = 1,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.63x = 3,557.54 × 1,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.63x = 6,997,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,529.04/2,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.07

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