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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.42, 3,276.53 and 1,430.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.42, 3,276.53 and 1,430.57 is: 1,973.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.42 : 3,276.53 = 1,430.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.42/3,276.53 = 1,430.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.42x = 3,276.53 × 1,430.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.42x = 4,687,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,292.72/2,375.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.25

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