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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.24, 3,270.08 and 1,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.24, 3,270.08 and 1,375.52 is: 1,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.24 : 3,270.08 = 1,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.24/3,270.08 = 1,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.24x = 3,270.08 × 1,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.24x = 4,498,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,060.44/2,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.72

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