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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.04, 3,272.63 and 1,812.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.04, 3,272.63 and 1,812.47 is: 2,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.04 : 3,272.63 = 1,812.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.04/3,272.63 = 1,812.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.04x = 3,272.63 × 1,812.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.04x = 5,931,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,518.27/2,373.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.55

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