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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.73, 3,272.70 and 1,946.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.73, 3,272.70 and 1,946.79 is: 2,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.73 : 3,272.70 = 1,946.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.73/3,272.70 = 1,946.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.73x = 3,272.70 × 1,946.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.73x = 6,371,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,259.63/2,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.07

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