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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.73, 3,570.32 and 1,687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.73, 3,570.32 and 1,687.74 is: 2,532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.73 : 3,570.32 = 1,687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.73/3,570.32 = 1,687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.73x = 3,570.32 × 1,687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.73x = 6,025,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025,771.88/2,379.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,532.12

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