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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.95, 3,559.29 and 1,449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.95, 3,559.29 and 1,449.83 is: 2,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.95 : 3,559.29 = 1,449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.95/3,559.29 = 1,449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.95x = 3,559.29 × 1,449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.95x = 5,160,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,347.62/2,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.74

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