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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.08, 3,277.56 and 2,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.08, 3,277.56 and 2,006.02 is: 2,764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.08 : 3,277.56 = 2,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.08/3,277.56 = 2,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.08x = 3,277.56 × 2,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.08x = 6,574,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,850.91/2,378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.77

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