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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.95, 3,274.82 and 2,327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.95, 3,274.82 and 2,327.07 is: 3,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.95 : 3,274.82 = 2,327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.95/3,274.82 = 2,327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.95x = 3,274.82 × 2,327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.95x = 7,620,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620,723.74/2,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.75

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