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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.62, 3,560.19 and 834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.62, 3,560.19 and 834.50 is: 1,251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.62 : 3,560.19 = 834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.62/3,560.19 = 834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.62x = 3,560.19 × 834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.62x = 2,970,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,978.56/2,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.67

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