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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.32, 3,563.82 and 2,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.32, 3,563.82 and 2,273.48 is: 3,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.32 : 3,563.82 = 2,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.32/3,563.82 = 2,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.32x = 3,563.82 × 2,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.32x = 8,102,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,273.49/2,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.90

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