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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.70, 3,276.03 and 1,783.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.70, 3,276.03 and 1,783.21 is: 2,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.70 : 3,276.03 = 1,783.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.70/3,276.03 = 1,783.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.70x = 3,276.03 × 1,783.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.70x = 5,841,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,840.54/2,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,461.07

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