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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.24, 3,267.90 and 1,373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.24, 3,267.90 and 1,373.31 is: 1,895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.24 : 3,267.90 = 1,373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.24/3,267.90 = 1,373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.24x = 3,267.90 × 1,373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.24x = 4,487,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,839.75/2,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.01

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