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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.00, 3,561.71 and 1,203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.00, 3,561.71 and 1,203.83 is: 1,806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.00 : 3,561.71 = 1,203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.00/3,561.71 = 1,203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.00x = 3,561.71 × 1,203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.00x = 4,287,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,682.88/2,373.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.86

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