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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.10, 3,271.04 and 1,375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.10, 3,271.04 and 1,375.17 is: 1,897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.10 : 3,271.04 = 1,375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.10/3,271.04 = 1,375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.10x = 3,271.04 × 1,375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.10x = 4,498,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,236.08/2,370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.91

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