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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.67, 3,273.31 and 1,534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.67, 3,273.31 and 1,534.82 is: 2,116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.67 : 3,273.31 = 1,534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.67/3,273.31 = 1,534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.67x = 3,273.31 × 1,534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.67x = 5,023,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,927.21/2,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.52

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