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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.95, 3,280.92 and 2,062.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.95, 3,280.92 and 2,062.73 is: 2,846.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.95 : 3,280.92 = 2,062.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.95/3,280.92 = 2,062.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.95x = 3,280.92 × 2,062.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.95x = 6,767,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,767,635.71/2,377.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.00

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