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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.57, 3,276.74 and 1,490.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.57, 3,276.74 and 1,490.27 is: 2,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.57 : 3,276.74 = 1,490.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.57/3,276.74 = 1,490.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.57x = 3,276.74 × 1,490.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.57x = 4,883,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,203.48/2,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.32

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