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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.48, 3,556.35 and 1,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.48, 3,556.35 and 1,449.36 is: 2,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.48 : 3,556.35 = 1,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.48/3,556.35 = 1,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.48x = 3,556.35 × 1,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.48x = 5,154,431.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,431.44/2,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.68

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