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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.73, 3,558.76 and 1,449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.73, 3,558.76 and 1,449.73 is: 2,173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.73 : 3,558.76 = 1,449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.73/3,558.76 = 1,449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.73x = 3,558.76 × 1,449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.73x = 5,159,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,241.13/2,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.47

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