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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.30, 3,267.98 and 1,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.30, 3,267.98 and 1,943.36 is: 2,679.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.30 : 3,267.98 = 1,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.30/3,267.98 = 1,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.30x = 3,267.98 × 1,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.30x = 6,350,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350,861.61/2,370.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,679.35

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