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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.12, 3,553.92 and 2,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.12, 3,553.92 and 2,004.48 is: 3,001.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.12 : 3,553.92 = 2,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.12/3,553.92 = 2,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.12x = 3,553.92 × 2,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.12x = 7,123,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,761.56/2,373.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.85

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