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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.97, 3,273.46 and 1,657.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.97, 3,273.46 and 1,657.46 is: 2,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.97 : 3,273.46 = 1,657.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.97/3,273.46 = 1,657.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.97x = 3,273.46 × 1,657.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.97x = 5,425,629.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,629.01/2,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.54

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