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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.98, 3,264.72 and 1,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.98, 3,264.72 and 1,371.30 is: 1,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.98 : 3,264.72 = 1,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.98/3,264.72 = 1,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.98x = 3,264.72 × 1,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.98x = 4,476,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,910.54/2,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.20

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