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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.14, 3,684.95 and 2,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.14, 3,684.95 and 2,373.03 is: 3,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.14 : 3,684.95 = 2,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.14/3,684.95 = 2,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.14x = 3,684.95 × 2,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.14x = 8,744,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744,485.03/2,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.58

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