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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.13, 3,546.20 and 1,776.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.13, 3,546.20 and 1,776.29 is: 2,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.13 : 3,546.20 = 1,776.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.13/3,546.20 = 1,776.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.13x = 3,546.20 × 1,776.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.13x = 6,299,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,299,079.58/2,373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.33

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