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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.64, 3,778.11 and 2,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.64, 3,778.11 and 2,374.76 is: 3,567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.64 : 3,778.11 = 2,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.64/3,778.11 = 2,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.64x = 3,778.11 × 2,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.64x = 8,972,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,972,113.95/2,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.95

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