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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.63, 3,277.43 and 1,848.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.63, 3,277.43 and 1,848.75 is: 2,552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.63 : 3,277.43 = 1,848.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.63/3,277.43 = 1,848.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.63x = 3,277.43 × 1,848.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.63x = 6,059,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,148.71/2,373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.69

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