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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.33, 3,287.27 and 1,792.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.33, 3,287.27 and 1,792.01 is: 2,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.33 : 3,287.27 = 1,792.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.33/3,287.27 = 1,792.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.33x = 3,287.27 × 1,792.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.33x = 5,890,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890,820.71/2,381.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.75

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