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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.75, 3,277.62 and 1,878.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.75, 3,277.62 and 1,878.93 is: 2,594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.75 : 3,277.62 = 1,878.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.75/3,277.62 = 1,878.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.75x = 3,277.62 × 1,878.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.75x = 6,158,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,418.55/2,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.38

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