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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.54, 3,273.51 and 1,783.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.54, 3,273.51 and 1,783.05 is: 2,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.54 : 3,273.51 = 1,783.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.54/3,273.51 = 1,783.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.54x = 3,273.51 × 1,783.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.54x = 5,836,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,832.01/2,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.13

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