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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.67, 3,278.51 and 1,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.67, 3,278.51 and 1,933.30 is: 2,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.67 : 3,278.51 = 1,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.67/3,278.51 = 1,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.67x = 3,278.51 × 1,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.67x = 6,338,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,343.38/2,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.27

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