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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.78, 3,273.78 and 1,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.78, 3,273.78 and 1,533.52 is: 2,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.78 : 3,273.78 = 1,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.78/3,273.78 = 1,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.78x = 3,273.78 × 1,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.78x = 5,020,407.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,407.11/2,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.83

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