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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.22, 3,270.20 and 1,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.22, 3,270.20 and 1,374.72 is: 1,897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.22 : 3,270.20 = 1,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.22/3,270.20 = 1,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.22x = 3,270.20 × 1,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.22x = 4,495,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,609.34/2,369.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.51

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