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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.64, 3,274.98 and 1,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.64, 3,274.98 and 1,441.48 is: 1,988.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.64 : 3,274.98 = 1,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.64/3,274.98 = 1,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.64x = 3,274.98 × 1,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.64x = 4,720,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,818.17/2,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.85

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