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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.04, 4,112.42 and 2,377.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.04, 4,112.42 and 2,377.11 is: 3,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.04 : 4,112.42 = 2,377.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.04/4,112.42 = 2,377.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.04x = 4,112.42 × 2,377.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.04x = 9,775,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,775,662.82/2,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.51

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