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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.51, 3,275.58 and 1,489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.51, 3,275.58 and 1,489.62 is: 2,055.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.51 : 3,275.58 = 1,489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.51/3,275.58 = 1,489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.51x = 3,275.58 × 1,489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.51x = 4,879,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,369.48/2,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.76

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