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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.79, 3,561.09 and 1,449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.79, 3,561.09 and 1,449.58 is: 2,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.79 : 3,561.09 = 1,449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.79/3,561.09 = 1,449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.79x = 3,561.09 × 1,449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.79x = 5,162,084.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,162,084.84/2,373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.62

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