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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.08, 4,988.74 and 2,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.08, 4,988.74 and 2,373 is: 3,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.08 : 4,988.74 = 2,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.08/4,988.74 = 2,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.08x = 4,988.74 × 2,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.08x = 11,838,280.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,838,280.02/3,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.69

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