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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.24, 3,974.19 and 2,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.24, 3,974.19 and 2,376.25 is: 3,540.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.24 : 3,974.19 = 2,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.24/3,974.19 = 2,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.24x = 3,974.19 × 2,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.24x = 9,443,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,443,650.14/2,667.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.61

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