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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.53, 3,275.51 and 1,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.53, 3,275.51 and 1,713.20 is: 2,360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.53 : 3,275.51 = 1,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.53/3,275.51 = 1,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.53x = 3,275.51 × 1,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.53x = 5,611,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,578.79/2,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.26

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