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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.98, 3,573.17 and 2,230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.98, 3,573.17 and 2,230.38 is: 3,351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.98 : 3,573.17 = 2,230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.98/3,573.17 = 2,230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.98x = 3,573.17 × 2,230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.98x = 7,969,526.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,969,526.90/2,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.39

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