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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.12, 3,974 and 2,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.12, 3,974 and 2,376.12 is: 3,540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.12 : 3,974 = 2,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.12/3,974 = 2,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.12x = 3,974 × 2,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.12x = 9,442,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,700.88/2,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.41

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