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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.12, 3,784.56 and 2,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.12, 3,784.56 and 2,377.12 is: 3,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.12 : 3,784.56 = 2,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.12/3,784.56 = 2,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.12x = 3,784.56 × 2,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.12x = 8,996,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996,353.27/2,521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.40

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