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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.58, 4,175.37 and 2,353.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.58, 4,175.37 and 2,353.74 is: 3,530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.58 : 4,175.37 = 2,353.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.58/4,175.37 = 2,353.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.58x = 4,175.37 × 2,353.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.58x = 9,827,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,827,735.38/2,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.61

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