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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.61, 3,562.60 and 1,204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.61, 3,562.60 and 1,204.43 is: 1,807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.61 : 3,562.60 = 1,204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.61/3,562.60 = 1,204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.61x = 3,562.60 × 1,204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.61x = 4,290,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,887.39/2,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.75

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