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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.78, 3,275.08 and 1,534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.78, 3,275.08 and 1,534.95 is: 2,117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.78 : 3,275.08 = 1,534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.78/3,275.08 = 1,534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.78x = 3,275.08 × 1,534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.78x = 5,027,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,084.05/2,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.75

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