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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.70, 3,566.55 and 2,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.70, 3,566.55 and 2,215.70 is: 3,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.70 : 3,566.55 = 2,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.70/3,566.55 = 2,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.70x = 3,566.55 × 2,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.70x = 7,902,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,404.84/2,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.55

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