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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.93, 3,562.17 and 1,219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.93, 3,562.17 and 1,219.68 is: 1,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.93 : 3,562.17 = 1,219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.93/3,562.17 = 1,219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.93x = 3,562.17 × 1,219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.93x = 4,344,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,707.51/2,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.18

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