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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.06, 4,106.32 and 2,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.06, 4,106.32 and 2,377.62 is: 3,283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.06 : 4,106.32 = 2,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.06/4,106.32 = 2,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.06x = 4,106.32 × 2,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.06x = 9,763,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763,262.61/2,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.91

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