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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.23, 3,312.75 and 1,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.23, 3,312.75 and 1,773.24 is: 2,446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.23 : 3,312.75 = 1,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.23/3,312.75 = 1,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.23x = 3,312.75 × 1,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.23x = 5,874,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,874,300.81/2,401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,446.37

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