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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.68, 3,272.52 and 1,814.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.68, 3,272.52 and 1,814.48 is: 2,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.68 : 3,272.52 = 1,814.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.68/3,272.52 = 1,814.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.68x = 3,272.52 × 1,814.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.68x = 5,937,922.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,922.09/2,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.57

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