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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.83, 3,541.67 and 2,271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.83, 3,541.67 and 2,271.23 is: 3,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.83 : 3,541.67 = 2,271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.83/3,541.67 = 2,271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.83x = 3,541.67 × 2,271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.83x = 8,043,926.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,926.61/2,377.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.89

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