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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.50, 3,273.51 and 1,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.50, 3,273.51 and 1,875.25 is: 2,586.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.50 : 3,273.51 = 1,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.50/3,273.51 = 1,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.50x = 3,273.51 × 1,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.50x = 6,138,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,138,660.75/2,373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.33

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