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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.20, 3,577.11 and 2,251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.20, 3,577.11 and 2,251.71 is: 3,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.20 : 3,577.11 = 2,251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.20/3,577.11 = 2,251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.20x = 3,577.11 × 2,251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.20x = 8,054,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,614.36/2,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.75

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