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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.92, 3,282.63 and 1,748.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.92, 3,282.63 and 1,748.46 is: 2,413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.92 : 3,282.63 = 1,748.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.92/3,282.63 = 1,748.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.92x = 3,282.63 × 1,748.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.92x = 5,739,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,547.25/2,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.68

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