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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.31, 3,275.45 and 1,378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.31, 3,275.45 and 1,378.63 is: 1,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.31 : 3,275.45 = 1,378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.31/3,275.45 = 1,378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.31x = 3,275.45 × 1,378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.31x = 4,515,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,633.63/2,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.67

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