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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.50, 3,560.25 and 833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.50, 3,560.25 and 833.42 is: 1,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.50 : 3,560.25 = 833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.50/3,560.25 = 833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.50x = 3,560.25 × 833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.50x = 2,967,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,183.56/2,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.13

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