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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.45, 3,283.23 and 1,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.45, 3,283.23 and 1,959.19 is: 2,705.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.45 : 3,283.23 = 1,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.45/3,283.23 = 1,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.45x = 3,283.23 × 1,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.45x = 6,432,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,470.52/2,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.62

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