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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.77, 3,552.15 and 1,449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.77, 3,552.15 and 1,449.56 is: 2,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.77 : 3,552.15 = 1,449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.77/3,552.15 = 1,449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.77x = 3,552.15 × 1,449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.77x = 5,149,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,054.55/2,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.15

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