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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.38, 3,559.82 and 1,718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.38, 3,559.82 and 1,718.36 is: 2,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.38 : 3,559.82 = 1,718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.38/3,559.82 = 1,718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.38x = 3,559.82 × 1,718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.38x = 6,117,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,052.30/2,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.36

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