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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.37, 3,758.14 and 2,374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.37, 3,758.14 and 2,374.21 is: 3,564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.37 : 3,758.14 = 2,374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.37/3,758.14 = 2,374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.37x = 3,758.14 × 2,374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.37x = 8,922,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,594.78/2,503.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.24

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