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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.10, 3,275.61 and 1,489.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.10, 3,275.61 and 1,489.39 is: 2,055.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.10 : 3,275.61 = 1,489.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.10/3,275.61 = 1,489.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.10x = 3,275.61 × 1,489.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.10x = 4,878,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,647.00/2,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.81

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