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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.65, 3,275.35 and 1,429.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.65, 3,275.35 and 1,429.43 is: 1,972.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.65 : 3,275.35 = 1,429.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.65/3,275.35 = 1,429.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.65x = 3,275.35 × 1,429.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.65x = 4,681,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,871.64/2,373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,972.44

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