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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.28, 3,562.43 and 1,334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.28, 3,562.43 and 1,334.17 is: 2,002.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.28 : 3,562.43 = 1,334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.28/3,562.43 = 1,334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.28x = 3,562.43 × 1,334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.28x = 4,752,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,752,887.23/2,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.67

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