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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.85, 3,623.13 and 1,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.85, 3,623.13 and 1,377.20 is: 2,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.85 : 3,623.13 = 1,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.85/3,623.13 = 1,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.85x = 3,623.13 × 1,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.85x = 4,989,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,783.69/2,417.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.73

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