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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.53, 3,273.95 and 1,850.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.53, 3,273.95 and 1,850.81 is: 2,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.53 : 3,273.95 = 1,850.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.53/3,273.95 = 1,850.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.53x = 3,273.95 × 1,850.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.53x = 6,059,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,447.66/2,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.93

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