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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.74, 5,055.71 and 2,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.74, 5,055.71 and 2,137.76 is: 3,204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.74 : 5,055.71 = 2,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.74/5,055.71 = 2,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.74x = 5,055.71 × 2,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.74x = 10,807,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807,858.64/3,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.48

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