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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.93, 3,277.94 and 1,491.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.93, 3,277.94 and 1,491.03 is: 2,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.93 : 3,277.94 = 1,491.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.93/3,277.94 = 1,491.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.93x = 3,277.94 × 1,491.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.93x = 4,887,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887,499.42/2,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.82

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