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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.14, 3,275.06 and 1,378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.14, 3,275.06 and 1,378.73 is: 1,902.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.14 : 3,275.06 = 1,378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.14/3,275.06 = 1,378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.14x = 3,275.06 × 1,378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.14x = 4,515,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,423.47/2,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.72

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