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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.53, 3,561.73 and 1,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.53, 3,561.73 and 1,075.01 is: 1,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.53 : 3,561.73 = 1,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.53/3,561.73 = 1,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.53x = 3,561.73 × 1,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.53x = 3,828,874.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,874.87/2,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.16

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