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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.53, 3,562.80 and 1,334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.53, 3,562.80 and 1,334.42 is: 2,003.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.53 : 3,562.80 = 1,334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.53/3,562.80 = 1,334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.53x = 3,562.80 × 1,334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.53x = 4,754,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,271.58/2,373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.04

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