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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.35, 3,271.25 and 2,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.35, 3,271.25 and 2,053.24 is: 2,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.35 : 3,271.25 = 2,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.35/3,271.25 = 2,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.35x = 3,271.25 × 2,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.35x = 6,716,661.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,661.35/2,370.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.62

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