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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.07, 5,055.56 and 2,384.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.07, 5,055.56 and 2,384.39 is: 3,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.07 : 5,055.56 = 2,384.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.07/5,055.56 = 2,384.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.07x = 5,055.56 × 2,384.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.07x = 12,054,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,054,421.34/3,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.73

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