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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.35, 4,303.63 and 2,373.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.35, 4,303.63 and 2,373.00 is: 3,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.35 : 4,303.63 = 2,373.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.35/4,303.63 = 2,373.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.35x = 4,303.63 × 2,373.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.35x = 10,212,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,500.82/2,863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.63

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