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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.67, 3,578.53 and 2,232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.67, 3,578.53 and 2,232.73 is: 3,366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.67 : 3,578.53 = 2,232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.67/3,578.53 = 2,232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.67x = 3,578.53 × 2,232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.67x = 7,989,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,989,891.29/2,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.05

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