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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.27, 3,271.17 and 1,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.27, 3,271.17 and 1,308.25 is: 1,805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.27 : 3,271.17 = 1,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.27/3,271.17 = 1,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.27x = 3,271.17 × 1,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.27x = 4,279,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,507.34/2,370.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.49

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