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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.83, 3,561.52 and 1,141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.83, 3,561.52 and 1,141.34 is: 1,712.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.83 : 3,561.52 = 1,141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.83/3,561.52 = 1,141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.83x = 3,561.52 × 1,141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.83x = 4,064,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,897.93/2,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.38

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