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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.48, 3,267.78 and 1,872.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.48, 3,267.78 and 1,872.33 is: 2,581.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.48 : 3,267.78 = 1,872.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.48/3,267.78 = 1,872.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.48x = 3,267.78 × 1,872.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.48x = 6,118,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,118,362.53/2,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.06

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